Pick up a copy of our 2025 Ely Markets Calendar for all our market dates in the coming year! Beautifully illustrated by Sarah Lown, Mystic Sky, one of our wonderful Ely Markets traders.
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Summer in the city
Summer in the city at Ely Markets! We have lots of extra activities alongside our regular weekly markets all through August for you to enjoy. Free family friendly craft activities, artists demonstrations and dance all feature on our markets this summer holiday, with new street food selections too. Come and join in!
Picture Ely!
Join the Picture Ely Art Challenge to sketch, paint or photograph your favourite part of the city. You can be a complete beginner, an experienced artist, or anything in between. To take part come along to the Ely Arts Festival stand on Ely Market on Sunday 19 June. Local artist Amy Wormald will be on… Continue reading Picture Ely!
ELY MARKETS SUPPORTS SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY 2021
Our markets have been at the heart of Ely life for over 800 years and we have a huge community of traders. Some have been with us for many years, often spanning the generations of one family. Others are new to markets and taking the first steps in running their own business. Each time you… Continue reading ELY MARKETS SUPPORTS SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY 2021
The Weather Machine at Ely Market
On Wednesday 27th October, Babylon ARTS collaborated with Ely Markets to bring a dance performance called The Weather Machine to Ely Market Place. The two free performances entertained around 240 children and their families during the afternoon. Directed by Kate Flatt, The Weather Machine is a playful outdoor work, where two witty characters make magic… Continue reading The Weather Machine at Ely Market
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 New local art project at Ely Market!
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 20 years of Ely Farmers’ Market
Ely Markets to reopen on 11 June 2020
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News from Ely Markets
During these unfamiliar times, it’s more important than ever to keep in touch. While our markets are closed due to Covid-19, we’ll be giving you regular updates from our traders. Our fruit and vegetable traders have been busy bringing fresh produce to homes across Cambridgeshire. St Ives Wholesale Produce are working around the clock to… Continue reading News from Ely Markets