What's on in Ely

Cambridgeshire, England

Ely sits pretty on the Isle of Ely and never fails to surprise with what's going on near the cathedral. The Old Gaol has been hosting gigs for years while the Museum keeps history fresh enough to spark a lively debate over tea. It is a rare find where culture does not feel like a chore. Pub quizzes pop up through the week and the odd open mic night keeps things interesting. Near Here pulls it all into one place so you are not stuck checking a dozen websites on a Sunday evening.

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Children & FamilyReligion & Spirituality

Family Praise

Right then — Family Praise at Little Thetford Baptist Chapel. We've nabbed the essentials, they've kept the juicy bits for their own site.

Sun 12 Apr10:00Little Thetford Baptist Chapel(2.6mi)

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Our Up Coming Events

Our Up Coming Events The principal charitable aims of the village hall are maintained by the trustees and our patrons. The hall continues to provide a space from which members of the community can learn, socialise and enjoy recreational activities. Our hall is regularly hired by all kinds of people, from fitness instructors to arts, crafts and friendship clubs. Hall Availability & Events Calendar Village Hall Up Coming Events Come Join & Support Us At The Little Thetford Village Hall All Tickets Can Be Purchased Here At: Ticketsource.co.uk/Little-Thetford-Village-Hall Scan Here To Go Straight To Ticketsource Also Keep An Eye On The Live Calendar & Facebook Page For Upcoming Events Scan Here To Go Straight To Our Facebook Page Coffee Cake & Conversation Monday Mornings 10:30 - 12:30 (Please Check Here Or The Live Calendar For Any Changes) For A Coffee & A Chat Or Just Come Along To Show Your Support. All Run By The LTVH Trustees. We Look Forward To Seeing You All There.

Mon 13 AprLittle Thetford Village Hall(2.4mi)

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A Night of Northern Soul & Motown

Spotted A Night of Northern Soul & Motown on The Maltings's listings. We do the finding, they do the hosting. Team effort, really.

Thu 16 Apr18:45The Maltings(0.4mi)

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Children & FamilyWorkshops & Classes

Little Explorers at Ely Museum – April 2026

Our Little Explorer mornings are a workshop for accompanied pre-school children held monthly at the museum. Join us for creative sessions of themed activities, crafts, stories and songs. Enrich your day with opportunities for social interaction, development of fine motor skills and imaginative play. Tickets, which should be pre-booked online, are £3.50 for children. The session usually takes place on the third Friday of the month, and runs from 10:00am – 12:00pm. Children must be accompanied throughout. Accompanying adults must have a museum annual pass or purchase an admission ticket. As space in the room is limited, please try to keep numbers of accompanying adults to one per child, unless agreed by Ely Museum staff in advance. There is lift access to the Aedwen room, a place for pushchairs & baby changing facilities on both floors of the museum. Our April theme is Down by the Pond.

Fri 17 Apr10:00Ely Museum(0.1mi)

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dS:uK - Dire Straits

Something's afoot at The Maltings and it goes by the name of dS:uK - Dire Straits. Their site has the particulars.

Fri 17 Apr18:45The Maltings(0.4mi)

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The Ultimate 70's Show

The Ultimate 70's Show — brought to you by The Maltings and surfaced by us. A beautiful collaboration, if we do say so ourselves.

Sat 18 Apr19:00The Maltings(0.4mi)

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Religion & Spirituality

Morning Praise

Little Thetford Baptist Chapel is putting on Morning Praise and, honestly, we reckon it's worth a look. Their site has the full story.

Sun 19 Apr10:00Little Thetford Baptist Chapel(2.6mi)

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St George's Day School service

Little Thetford Baptist Chapel has got St George's Day School service pencilled in. We've got the date — they've got the detail. Between us, you're sorted.

Thu 23 Apr10:00Little Thetford Baptist Chapel(2.6mi)

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National Championship - 2026

Ely Tang Soo Do is putting on National Championship - 2026 and we're making sure you know about it. Job done. Details on their site.

Sat 25 Apr09:00Ely Tang Soo Do(0.8mi)

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Arts & CultureWorkshops & Classes

Make a Silver Ring Workshop

Make a Silver Ring – Lost Wax Casting Saturday 25th April 1pm-4pm Create your own sterling silver ring! Learn about the lost wax casting process with Nathan Frazer of imadeacoolthing, then design and make a wax ring ready for casting. In a small group of no more than 6 people we will be making our very own solid silver rings using the lost wax casting technique. In the workshop we will be creating our rings out of wax, which is a wonderful and adaptable material to work with, even beginners will find it easy to work with, and the detail is remarkable. The wax rings will then be taken offsite for casting, Nathan will finish and polish your silver ring and post back to you. What to bring: You should have a couple of ideas and images of the type of ring you would like to make, if you use reading glasses you should bring those too. No under 16’s. All tools and materials will be provided. Workshop includes tea and cake. This workshop is sold out.

Sat 25 Apr13:00Ely Museum(0.1mi)

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Jackson: The Ultimate Tribute to The King of Pop

Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic — book your tickets today!

Thu 30 Apr19:00The Maltings(0.4mi)

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Ms Amber Guity's Drag Bingo Show (over 18s only)

Drag Bingo Show! Full of Fun, Laughs, Games and of course there are 2 bars!!

Sat 2 May19:00The Maltings(0.4mi)

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National Masters, Instructors, Sam & E Dan Class - May 2026

Training with KCN Khan for Masters, Instructors, Sam Dan & E Dan’s

Sun 3 May16:00Ely Tang Soo Do(0.8mi)

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Chatteris TSD 40th Anniversary Seminar - May 2026

Chatteris TSD 40th Anniversary Seminar - May 2026 at Ely Tang Soo Do. We've done the legwork finding it — they've done the legwork organising it. Fair deal.

Sat 9 May11:30Ely Tang Soo Do(0.8mi)

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Arts & CultureWorkshops & Classes

Willow Swallow Decorations

Willow Swallow Decorations Saturday 9th May 12pm-4pm Join local Master Basketmaker, Nadine Anderson, to weave Swallow and Swift decorations in locally grown willows using basic frame basketmaking techniques. The swallows are 18cm x 25cm and the swifts 25cm x 25cm. There should be time in the workshop to complete 1 of each. Delicate fine willows will be used making it accessible to anyone who may have strength issues with their hands. All materials, tools and instruction provided. It is 29 years since Nadine Anderson wove her first willow basket, a rather strawberry shaped affair, but still it gripped her becoming her obsessive hobby and gradually full-time job. She has a City and Guilds qualification in Creative Basketry, and has served as course coordinator for The Basketmakers Association committee, is an active member of Cambridge Open Studios and became a Yeoman Basketmaker to The Worshipful Company of Basketmakers in 2017. She has woven props for films and created two full sized Green men costumes in Rush for The Lord Mayors Show. She grows her own willow and harvests the wild freshwater Rush in waterways around Ely, this small-scale domestic practice is especially important to the integrity of her work. All tools and materials will be provided. Workshop includes tea and cake. £65 Tickets

Sat 9 May12:00Ely Museum(0.1mi)

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Talks & LecturesHistory & Heritage

Farming on the Medieval Fen

Farming on the Medieval Fen A talk by Professor Susan Oosthuizen Tuesday 12th May 7pm This talk offers a new perspective on Cambridgeshire’s medieval peat fenlands, well-known to have been dominated since time immemorial by extensive commons including pastures and meadows, marshes and meres. It shows how essential the rich ecology of different kinds of grasses and herbs were to commoners’ livelihoods and prosperity – and why ‘in no part of England were common rights more important’. It illustrates how, across the centuries, free peasant farmers and stockmen were able to make good livings only because they knew every inch of their local landscapes. And it outlines how their success depended not only on managing their beasts, the varying qualities of different grassland pastures and other fen resources, but also on their mastery of often complex engineering aimed at successfully controlling seasonally variable levels of water across their commons. Susan Oosthuizen is Professor (Emerita) of Medieval Archaeology in the University of Cambridge. She is particularly interested in commons and the development of landscapes and society between about 400 and 1300 AD, often focusing on Cambridgeshire examples. A list of her publications, both books and papers, often with downloadable copies, can be found at: https://profsusanoosthuizen.wordpress.com.

Tue 12 May19:00Ely Museum(0.1mi)

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Once In A Lifetime - Celebrating the Visionaries of the 80s

Don't miss this electrifying celebration of the sounds that shaped a generation. It's more than a concert; it's an experience.

Thu 14 May18:40The Maltings(0.4mi)

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Children & FamilyWorkshops & Classes

Little Explorers at Ely Museum – May 2026

Fri 15 May10:00Ely Museum(0.1mi)

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