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Ely’s Eel Food Safari

Celebrate Ely’s eel origins with four fabulous days of quirky eel related fun and entertainment during Ely’s Eel Festival 2019.

Fri 3rd May 2019 Sat 4th May 2019 Sun 5th May 2019 Mon 6th May 2019

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Ely’s Eel Festival

Celebrate Ely’s eel origins with four fabulous days of quirky eel related fun and entertainment!

Fri 3rd May 2019 Sat 4th May 2019 Sun 5th May 2019 Mon 6th May 2019

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Eel Day

The Eel Parade kicks off Saturday’s Eel Day!

Sat 4th May 2019

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Ely Sinfonia and King’s Lynn Festival Chorus perform VERDI’S REQUIEM

Ely Sinfonia joins forces with King’s Lynn Festival Chorus to perform Verdi’s religious masterpiece, which is one of the best-loved requiems ever written. And what could be a finer setting for it than Ely Cathedral.

Sat 4th May 2019 7:30 pm

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A N N E L I in Concert at Poet's House

Award nominated emerging artist A N N E L I is a locally based pop artist staging a concert to launch her EP on Saturday 4 May.

Sat 4th May 2019 7:30 pm

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Ely’s Food and Drink Festival

Ely’s Food and Drink Festival, 5th May - 6th May 2019 (part of Eel Festival)
Palace Green and St Mary’s Green, Ely

Sun 5th May 2019 Mon 6th May 2019

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In conversation with Hala El-Shafie

In addition to seeing our celebrity nutritionist Hala El-Shafie performing in the Cookery Theatre at Ely’s “Food and Drink Festival” (part of “Eel Festival”), there is an exclusive opportunity to join her in the atmospheric surroundings of the Tithe Office at Oliver Cromwell's House (opposite the Kitchen Zone on St Mary's Green) for a more intimate occasion. Here you will have the opportunity to hear Hala talk about her life and career with the chance to ask those burning questions.

Sun 5th May 2019 2:00 pm

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Guided Walks - May Day Holiday Walk, Ely Eel Heritage Walk

Discover the importance of the Eel trade and how it shaped the history of this beautiful city. Marvel at the artworks connected to our Eel Heritage along the way and see Ely with a whole new perspective, with the aid of our knowledgeable guide.

Mon 6th May 2019 11:30 am

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Reach Fair Bank Holiday Monday 6 May 2019

Reach Fair Bank Holiday Monday 6 May 12 noon - 5 pm. This is a traditional country May fair with music, magic and Morris Men.

Mon 6th May 2019 12:00 pm

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The Library Presents...

Twenty two Libraries around the County are hosting an exciting season of arts activities. Events take place from 2 February - 25 May.

Check out the Spring 2019 programme here.

Sat 25th May 2019

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Ely Riverside Walk

This expanded tour takes in the city centre as well as the stunning views.

Sun 26th May 2019 11:30 am

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Ely’s Escape Room - Easter and Bank Holidays

Enjoy the location and the atmosphere of Oliver Cromwell's House Escape Room experience! Easter and Bank Holidays.

Mon 27th May 2019

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