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What's On In Ely 2010

There are so many things to do in Ely, we've produced this what's on in Ely guide to keep you informed. Here you can browse things to do in Ely by month, taking a look at what's on in Ely during your stay. From theatre and music, to galleries and exhibitions, you'll find a rich and varied list of things to do in Ely every month.

Forthcoming In The Ely Area

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  • Nov, 2009 – ECDC Chairman’s Charity Concert – A Showcase of Local Talent

  • A spectacular showcase of East Cambridgeshires finest local talent featuring slots by many local dance, music and drama groups. The evejning will be hosteed by our special guest host MARK PETERS from STAR RADIO. All proceeds from this event will go to the Chairman’s chosen charity – CLIC SARGENT in memory of Liam Fairhurst. Date of event: 29 Nov

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    ECDC Chairman’s Charity Concert – A Showcase of Local Talent

  • Jan, 2010 – The Three Blackbirds, Broad Street

  • Ely & District Archaeological Society talk by Anne Holton-Krayenbuhl on The Three Blackbirds; from Medieval hall house to twentieth-century pub. Date of event: 18 Jan

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    The Three Blackbirds, Broad Street

  • Feb, 2010 – World Wetlands Day

  • To celebrate 2010 as the International Year of Biodiversity a number of public events will be taking place across East Cambridgeshire. The first event will be held on Tuesday 2nd February at the Wicken Fen Nature Reserve where an exhibition, a series of talks, and outdoor activities can be enjoyed. Date of event: 2 Feb

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    World Wetlands Day

  • Feb, 2010 – Unearthed: ancient Japanese and Neolithic Balkan figurines

  • Ely & District Archaeological Society talk by Andrew Cochrane on ancient Japanese and Neolithic Balkan figurines. Date of event: 15 Feb

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    Unearthed: ancient Japanese and Neolithic Balkan figurines

  • Apr, 2010 – Oliver Cromwell’s House Family Activity: Eels & Eggs

  • About Eels & Eggs : compare Elizabeth Cromwell’s Fenland Food Treasure trove from 17th Century with our produce today. A look at farming, poaching and egg robbers over the years! Where did her oranges come from, did she grow her own peppercorns and what are her secret ingredients for her Grand Salad! Have you tried anchovies, do you know how to blow out an egg? Find about trades and crafts in the Fens by talking to our Fen character. Be brave, discover her pantry and have a go at weaving your own paper basket to carry your egg home! Not sure what to do during the school holidays? Oliver Cromwell’s House Ely hosts a range of fun ‘hands on’ activities for the whole family! Follow the children’s trail around the House with clues and riddles, practise your medieval handwriting, have a go at dressing up in 17th Century costumes or discover the toys of those days! Visit us on ‘Cromwell’s Tuesday’ to meet real characters and take part in our special activities! Date of event: 6 Apr

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    Oliver Cromwell’s House Family Activity: Eels & Eggs

  • Apr, 2010 – Relaxation Classes

  • Feeling Stressed? Anxious? Recurrent headaches? Or would you just like and hour of relaxation. Come along and try ‘relaxation classes’ and learn some simple relaxation techniques. The techniques taught are safe and easy to learn. No touch is required and individuals are completely in control of their own relaxation experience. Classes are held every Wednesday. Date of event: 21 Apr

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  • May, 2010 – Archaeology Presentation

  • Sarah Poppy, archaeologist from Suffolk County Council, presents “Roman archaeology in East Cambridgeshire and North West Suffolk”, which will cover highlights and recent sites from these areas in recent years, with a view also to the things that can be visited or viewed. Date of event: 17 May

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    Archaeology Presentation

  • Jul, 2010 – Oliver Cromwell’s House Family Activity: Beauty and the Beast

  • Beauty and the Beast: salves and potions, herbs and metals! How did the women in Cromwell’s time prepare salves and potions to treat their husband’s woes and aches after a long battle in heavy helmets and harnesses! Discover the origin of medieval medicine and trace the ‘metal ore’ routes in 17th century England. Listen to the tales of our apothecary and soldier, have a go at making secret potions, try on the heavy helmets and find out about cannon balls and bullets! Not sure what to do during the school holidays? Oliver Cromwell’s House Ely hosts a range of fun ‘hands on’ activities for the whole family! Follow the children’s trail around the House with clues and riddles, practise your medieval handwriting, have a go at dressing up in 17th Century costumes or discover the toys of those days! Visit us on ‘Cromwell’s Tuesday’ to meet real characters and take part in our special activities! Date of event: 27 Jul

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    Oliver Cromwell’s House Family Activity: Beauty and the Beast

  • Sep, 2010 – 37th Haddenham Steam Rally and 23rd Haddenham Heavy Horse Show

  • This year’s special display will be a selection of engines owned by the late Tom Paisley and sold at his famous 1980 sale. This year marks the 30th Anniversary of the sale of one of the largest private engine collections of its time. Tom was a regular exhibitor at the early Haddenham Rallies. The rally will have its usual selection of steam engines, vintage tractors, stationary engines, vintage vehicles, heavy horse show (Sunday), craft tent, trade stands & old time fair. In addition to its usual working demonstrations, the event will once again have ploughing by steam, horse & tractor. New for 2010 will be a vintage road making display, and Dr Busker playing in the beer tent on Saturday evening! Date of event: 11-12 Sep

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    37th Haddenham Steam Rally and 23rd Haddenham Heavy Horse Show

  • Oct, 2010 – Oliver Cromwell’s House Family Activity:Battle of the Fens

  • Battle of the Fens : Hereward, Cromwell and Word War II Are you aware of any Super Heroes in Ely! Help us to construct the timeline of famous battles after meeting these local characters at Oliver Cromwell’s House! Start in the Saxon Fen Reed beds, plan your Civil War Strategy based with pikes, muskets and canons and find out about Lancaster bombers and evacuees in Ely! Not sure what to do during the school holidays? Oliver Cromwell’s House Ely hosts a range of fun ‘hands on’ activities for the whole family! Follow the children’s trail around the House with clues and riddles, practise your medieval handwriting, have a go at dressing up in 17th Century costumes or discover the toys of those days! Visit us on ‘Cromwell’s Tuesday’ to meet real characters and take part in our special activities! Date of event: 26 Oct

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    Oliver Cromwell’s House Family Activity:Battle of the Fens

  • Oct, 2010 – Oliver Cromwell’s House Family Activity:Battle of the Fens

  • Battle of the Fens : Hereward, Cromwell and Word War II Are you aware of any Super Heroes in Ely! Help us to construct the timeline of famous battles after meeting these local characters at Oliver Cromwell’s House! Start in the Saxon Fen Reed beds, plan your Civil War Strategy based with pikes, muskets and canons and find out about Lancaster bombers and evacuees in Ely! Not sure what to do during the school holidays? Oliver Cromwell’s House Ely hosts a range of fun ‘hands on’ activities for the whole family! Follow the children’s trail around the House with clues and riddles, practise your medieval handwriting, have a go at dressing up in 17th Century costumes or discover the toys of those days! Visit us on ‘Cromwell’s Tuesday’ to meet real characters and take part in our special activities! Date of event: 26 Oct

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    Oliver Cromwell’s House Family Activity:Battle of the Fens

  • Dec, 2010 – Oliver Cromwell’s House Family Activity: The Cromwell’s Arms, was there any room at the Inn?

  • The Cromwell’s Arms: was there any room at the Inn? Cromwell liked Christmas: oh no he didn’t? It was only a quiet affair in the Cromwell’s household, no presents or Christmas trees even the animals in the stable had to be useful! Come and find out about the geese, sheep, the donkey and the horses in Cromwell’s House. Talk to our wool spinsters and hear her spinning Christmas tales, have a go at medieval handwriting with your quill & feather and find out about Cromwell’s stables in the cathedral. Not sure what to do during the school holidays? Oliver Cromwell’s House Ely hosts a range of fun ‘hands on’ activities for the whole family! Follow the children’s trail around the House with clues and riddles, practise your medieval handwriting, have a go at dressing up in 17th Century costumes or discover the toys of those days! Visit us on ‘Cromwell’s Tuesday’ to meet real characters and take part in our special activities!     Date of event: 21 Dec

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    Oliver Cromwell’s House Family Activity: The Cromwell’s Arms, was there any room at the Inn?

  • Dec, 2010 – Oliver Cromwell’s House Family Activity: The Cromwell’s Arms, was there any room at the Inn?

  • The Cromwell’s Arms: was there any room at the Inn? Cromwell liked Christmas: oh no he didn’t? It was only a quiet affair in the Cromwell’s household, no presents or Christmas trees even the animals in the stable had to be useful! Come and find out about the geese, sheep, the donkey and the horses in Cromwell’s House. Talk to our wool spinsters and hear her spinning Christmas tales, have a go at medieval handwriting with your quill & feather and find out about Cromwell’s stables in the cathedral. Not sure what to do during the school holidays? Oliver Cromwell’s House Ely hosts a range of fun ‘hands on’ activities for the whole family! Follow the children’s trail around the House with clues and riddles, practise your medieval handwriting, have a go at dressing up in 17th Century costumes or discover the toys of those days! Visit us on ‘Cromwell’s Tuesday’ to meet real characters and take part in our special activities!     Date of event: 21 Dec

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    Oliver Cromwell’s House Family Activity: The Cromwell’s Arms, was there any room at the Inn?

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Ely ADeC Cinema 2010

The cinema is currently closed for 6 months due to renovation.

Weekly Events

Ely has many weekly attractions thoughout the year:

Ely Riverside Concerts (May – September 2010)

Every Sunday afternoon enjoy the sounds of a variety of brass and jazz bands.

Ely General Market (Every Thurday)

Ely's Thursday Market regularly comprising 60 + stalls, ranging from traditional produce, fruit and vegetables, homewares, ladies and gents fashions to speciality stalls including feta cheese and olives and freshly ground coffee.

  • Location: Market Place, Ely
  • Time: 8.00am – 4.00pm.
  • Further details: 01353 616380
Ely Craft & Curiosities Market (Every Saturday)

Saturdays see the Craft and Collectibles market take centre stage with 40 + stalls offering antiques, individual pieces of furniture, paintings to suit all tastes, jewellery and many other unique items.

  • Location: Market Place, Ely
  • Time: 8.00am – 2.00pm.
  • Further details: 01353 616380
Ely Farmers Market (Every 2nd & 4th Saturday)

On the second and fourth Saturday of every month the Market extends to include the excellent Ely Farmer's Market. This well stocked market boasts up to 30 stalls of locally sourced fresh food produce.

Throughout the year seasonal vegetables and meat are always available as are bread eggs and juices. To ensure full selection try to arrive early, as bread is often sold out by 11 am, an early start will also give you the added benefit of more time to spend in Ely enabling you to fully enjoy all that we have to offer.

  • Location: Market Place, Ely
  • Time: 8.00am – 4.00pm.
  • Further details: 01353 616380