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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

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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

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

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