Christmas at Ely Markets

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This Christmas, Ely Markets are hosting a wonderful selection of events with unique gifts, crafts, artisan produce and delicious street food.

Ely Festive Food & Gift Markets will take place every Friday from 18 November, 10am-4pm. These markets will feature a wonderful selection of unique gifts and crafts to suit all budgets. Visitors will find lots of delicious seasonal street food, coffee and treats. These markets will take place on Fridays from 10am-4pm, except for 25 November when there will be a special extended late-night opening until 6.30pm. This late-night shopping evening will also feature a festive performance by local dance school 4th Dimension from 5pm onwards.

“Our Festive Food & Gift Markets are back again for 2022,” says Julia Davis from Ely Markets. “This year we’ve got even more craft and food stalls – plus a large covered seating area. We’ll have different traders every Friday, plus entertainment from local schools and community groups. On 25 November, we’ve extended the opening times to 6.30pm for late-night festive shopping.”

On Friday 23 December there will be a Festive Craft & Farmers’ Market, followed by a Christmas Eve Craft & Farmers Market on Saturday 24 December. These markets will include popular stalls from Ely Farmers’ Markets featuring everything you need for your festive table.

“Our Christmas Craft and Farmers’ Markets on 23 and 24 December are your last chance to shop for Christmas,” says Julia Davis. “Our farmers always pull out the stops at Christmas and this year you can expect to see artisan cheese, locally-grown vegetables and the finest game, venison and Aberdeen Angus beef. You’ll even find Christmas trees, wreaths and flowers to decorate your table.”

In addition to their special Christmas Markets, Ely Markets also runs large markets every Thursday, Saturday and Sunday – plus the Farmers’ Market on every second and fourth Saturday. Each of these markets has a mixture of craft, food and vintage stalls – plus fresh produce, meat, fish and more.

“During the festive season, every market is a Christmas Market,” says Julia Davis. “On Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays there is always a wonderful mix of arts and crafts by local makers sitting alongside local produce and artisan food. We’re well known for our street food from around the world and there’s plenty of space to sit and relax and enjoy the festive atmosphere.”

Whether you’re after a Christmas tree, unique gifts, local produce or some laid-back street food, make Ely Markets your festive destination this Christmas season!

All the dates you need:

Festive Food & Gift Markets:
Friday 18 November, 10am-4pm
Friday 25 November, 10am-6.30pm *special extended opening times! *
Friday 2 December, 10am-4pm
Friday 9 December, 10am-4pm
Friday 16 December, 10am-4pm

FESTIVE CRAFT & FARMERS’ MARKET – Friday 23 December, 8.30am-3.30pm

CHRISTMAS EVE CRAFT & FARMERS’ MARKET, Saturday 24 December, 8.30am-3.30pm

PLUS:

Charter Market, every Thursday, 8.30am-3.30pm

Saturday Craft, Food & Vintage Market every week, 8.30am-3.30pm

Sunday Market, weekly 9am-3pm

Farmers’ Market, every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 8.30am-2.30pm