Blog – Page 4 – Ely Markets

Carrot Top Salad

Growing, making, distributing, storing and cooking food uses a lot of energy, fuel and water. 30% of global greenhouse gases come from producing our food – so we can’t afford to waste it. Luckily, it’s easy to make the most of your Ely Market produce. [baque_heading style="style4" text_align="align-center" title="Did you know you can eat green… Continue reading

Food Waste Action Week 1-7 March

This week we’re joining forces with Love Food Hate Waste to show you how to reduce your food waste, save money and make the most of the fantastic local produce available at Ely Markets. [baque_heading style="style4" text_align="align-center" title="Why should you care about food waste?" baque_custom_id="baque_custom_603ce73226ce7"] Growing, making, distributing, storing and cooking food uses a lot… Continue reading

New regular traders at Ely Markets

[baque_heading style="style4" text_align="align-center" title="We have over 250 traders at Ely Markets selling everything from locally grown fruit and vegetables, fresh fish, cakes and bread to clothes, antiques, crafts and street food. From the traditional to the modern, you’ll find it all at Ely Markets!" baque_custom_id="baque_custom_60227931bb0d7"] Over the last few months, we’ve welcomed several new regular… Continue reading

Ely Markets’ Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

This Valentine’s Day, our traders are here to help you spread a little love. Ely is well known for its busy markets packed full of craft, vintage, food and gift stalls. This year, due to lockdown, our markets look a little different. Luckily, our resourceful traders are here to help you find beautiful and unusual… Continue reading

Ruth Marley’s Pumpkin Soup

This Halloween we’ve teamed up with our community partner, Ruth Marley of the Re-Imagine Resource Centre, to bring you some fabulously spooky, planet-friendly ideas. Did you know that every Halloween in the UK more than 18,000 tonnes of pumpkins are put straight into the bin? That's the same weight as 1,500 double decker buses! If… Continue reading

Halloween at Ely Markets

This Halloween, we’re joining forces with the Re-Imagine Resource Centre to bring you some truly spooktacular fun! We’ve asked Ruth Marley, of the Re-imagine Resource Centre, to create some fantastic craft ideas that’ll keep your little monsters busy. And better still, they are all completely planet-friendly. On Saturday 31 October, Ruth will be at Ely… Continue reading

New local art project at Ely Market!

Ely-based ceramicist Louise Beale and sculptor Mike Hartley have been announced as the two artists winning a £1800 commission for the “Somewhere in Ely” project. The outdoor arts project called “Somewhere in Ely” was launched in the city earlier this year with the support of Babylon Arts, Ely Markets and Ely College. Artists, makers and… Continue reading

20 years of Ely Farmers’ Market

Ely Farmers’ Market is 20 years old. Back in 2000, we were part of a growing movement to protect the countryside, support small growers and revitalise town centres. Ely Farmers’ Market gave local farmers, smallholders and producers the opportunity to sell their products direct to their customers. We’re proud of everyone who has been part… Continue reading

Ely Markets to reopen on 11 June 2020

[baque_heading style="style4" text_align="align-center" title="Our markets will reopen on Thursdays and Saturdays from 11 June. Initially, these markets will include a smaller number of stalls than usual selling fruit, vegetables, eggs, cheese, bread, meat, fish and plants." baque_custom_id="baque_custom_663cd22565010"] There will be social distancing and safety measures in place to help ensure the wellbeing of traders, staff… Continue reading

Our favourite veg-box recipes

Our markets have always been the best place in Ely to find top-quality fruit and vegetables. During these uncertain times, we’ve had to make the difficult decision to temporarily close. Luckily, some of our traders are still able to deliver a fresh box of delicious fruit and vegetables straight to your door. Here are our… Continue reading