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Introducing… Blended Monkey

We’ve been catching up with Simon and Louise Taggart, an innovative design duo with a stall at Ely Markets. Louise is ceramicist and textile artist. Simon is a woodturner. Together, they have founded Blended Monkey, which combines the natural beauty of clay, wood and silk. They sell their unique pieces at our Saturday craft market,… Continue reading

Royal Visit

In November 2018, we were honoured to receive a special visit by HRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall. Their Royal Highnesses were treated to a unique Ely Markets’ Showcase – which celebrated our wonderful Farmers’ Market traders and producers. Our Farmers’ Market has been going for nearly 20 years and we’re… Continue reading

How to get the most out of Ely Farmers’ Market

Our traders are early risers – you’ll usually find everything up and running by 8.30am. It pays to be early as you’ll beat the crowds and you’ll get the pick of all the best produce – from sticky cinnamon buns baked that morning, to the tastiest and freshest fruit and vegetables. Early mornings at Ely… Continue reading

Leap into Dance at Ely Markets

It’s half term next week! If you’re looking for something fun to do with the kids, then come along to our Leap into Dance event. Market Place on Wednesday 23rd October. The 2Faced Dance Company will be performing ‘Moon’, a spectacular family show with a combination of circus, dance and puppetry. We’ll also have a… Continue reading Leap into Dance at Ely Markets

Ely Market’s Vegan Fair

Saturday 19th October 9AM – 3PM It’s our fourth annual Vegan Fair this week on Ely High Street! This popular event brings together some of the region’s most vibrant and innovative vegan street food and producers together with an opportunity to learn about the health and wellbeing benefits from their products. “For such a small… Continue reading Ely Market’s Vegan Fair

Reducing Plastic at Ely Markets

Reducing plastic at Ely Markets: together we can make a difference Buying little and often from Ely Markets isn’t just convenient, it also reduces food waste and cuts down on plastic packaging. If we all make little changes to the way we shop, together it’s possible to make a big difference. Change the way you… Continue reading Reducing Plastic at Ely Markets