You’ll want to buy your tickets in advance for this one. This Christmas Gift and Food Fair takes place in one of Cambridge’s most iconic venues, Ely Cathedral. In its eighth year, this market has been increasing in popularity and stalls year by year. 120 market stalls fill up the cathedral and spill out over the grounds. It is very picturesque and full of holiday cheer, especially if it happens to snow (which it often does in Cambridge). Keep yourself warm in the heated marquee situated outside in the stunning Cathedral grounds.

The Ely Christmas Market one for the whole family to enjoy! On Saturday there will be musical entertainment, live performances, a festive food hall and a carousel. There will also be live reindeer which you can pet and feed, as well as children’s entertainment so that they can get in the Christmas spirit ready for Santa to visit them. 

Find some last-minute gifts from local makers around the stalls with hand-painted baubles, customised jewellery and angel ornaments galore. You’ll not have to miss anyone off of your Christmas list when shopping here. Whether it’s delicate jewellery or bottles of fine Whiskey, you’ll find it all in Ely. 

From special meats and cheeses, olives and preserves, there are a lot of food options are available, and some from local farms too. So if you’re hungry, be sure to grab a snack and try something you never have before.