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What's on in Wicken

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Home Group

Soham Baptist Church hasn't given us the full script, but Home Group has got "worth checking out" written all over it.

Wed 22 JulSoham Baptist Church(3.2mi)

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Gabrieli Roar - Handel's Saul

Gabrieli Roar give another of their large-scale festival concerts, this time performing Handel's epic biblical oratorio , Saul . For this performance, the professional forces of Gabrieli are as ever augmented by 250 young singers from around the country, conducted by Paul McCreesh .

Wed 22 JulEly Cathedral Conference Centre(4.6mi)

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Circle Time

Red Lion Square, Soham, Ely CB7 5HQDirections Soham Baptist Church 2026-07-22 Every Week 09:30 Circle Time

Wed 22 Jul10:30Soham Baptist Church(3.2mi)

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Coffee morning

Coffee morning — brought to you by Soham Baptist Church and surfaced by us. A beautiful collaboration, if we do say so ourselves.

Thu 23 JulSoham Baptist Church(3.2mi)

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Children & Family

Around £9.50

There Be Dragons

There Be Dragons Children’s craft workshop Thursday 23rd July, 11am – 12.30pm (last few tickets left), or 1.30pm – 3pm Make your very own light-up dragon to take home. Choose between a fire breathing dragon, an ice-shooting dragon or a venomous green dragon and custom decorate your mythical beast. Learn about connecting circuits to make it glow. Tickets: £9.50 per participant Children must be accompanied by an adult. Suitable for children aged 7-11. Spaces are limited so book early to avoid disappointment! Please note, due to the space in the Aedwen Room, this event is limited to one accompanying adult ticket per child ticket. Children should be accompanied by an adult at all times during the workshop, with a minimum of 1 adult for every two children. Museum admission is not required for this workshop, however, the ticket does not include access to the museum galleries.

Thu 23 Jul12:00Ely Museum(4.6mi)

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Elvis - From Memphis to Vegas

Elvis is back in the building!

Thu 23 Jul18:40The Maltings(4.3mi)

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Community

Around £22.50

Learning Lates: Fizzick Night

Join us for our next Fizzick Night for an introduction to the medicine practiced at the monastery during medieval times.

Fri 24 JulEly Cathedral Conference Centre(4.6mi)

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Arts & CultureWorkshops & Classes

Glass Painting Workshop with Derek Hunt

The Stained Glass Museum hasn't given us the full script, but Glass Painting Workshop with Derek Hunt has got "worth checking out" written all over it.

Fri 24 Jul11:00The Stained Glass Museum(4.5mi)

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Children & Family

Around £1

Myths and Legends

Myths and Legends A drop-in family event immersing you in worlds of brave knights and fiery dragons. Friday 24th July, 10.30am – 4pm From dragons and unicorns to knights and princess, come explore the legendary stories of the medieval romances. Throughout our galleries you’ll find story-based activities, places to play and stories to read. Timed storytelling sessions throughout the day will immerse you in worlds of wonder and magic. Event included with admission ticket or annual pass Storyteller sessions, £1 per person per session, book on arrival.

Fri 24 Jul11:30Ely Museum(4.6mi)

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Green Woodworking Experience – with Blended Monkey

Community

Around £85.00

Green Woodworking Experience – with Blended Monkey

Green Woodworking / Pole Lathe Experience – Sat 25 July – 10.00 am – 4.00 pm

Sat 25 JulDenny Abbey and The Farmland Museum(4.3mi)

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Services

Generally, services are held every Sunday at 1000. All welcome.

Sun 26 Jul10:00St Andrew's Church Witchford(4.4mi)

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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 27 JulLittle Thetford Village Hall(2.3mi)

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Summer Holiday Fun

Summer Holiday Fun? At The Stained Glass Museum? Say no more. Well, actually — their site says quite a bit more. Worth a click.

Mon 27 JulThe Stained Glass Museum(4.5mi)

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Children & FamilyWorkshops & Classes

Children's Glass Fusing Workshop for beginners AM

Children's Glass Fusing Workshop for beginners AM. The Stained Glass Museum. Date's on the card. That's the trailer — their site's got the main feature.

Tue 28 Jul12:00The Stained Glass Museum(4.5mi)

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Breakfast

Breakfast at The Old Hall Ely - Corporate Events Venue. Consider this your nudge. The organiser's site is your next stop for the details.

Wed 29 JulThe Old Hall Ely - Corporate Events Venue(3.3mi)

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Grazing Board

The Orangery Restaurant Ely, The Old Hall, Soham Rd, Stuntney, ELY CB7 5TR, UK

Wed 29 JulThe Old Hall Ely - Corporate Events Venue(3.3mi)

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Comedy

The Best in Comedy

The Best in Comedy show returns to The Maltings this July with a great line-up featuring the hilarious Tom Rosenthal, Jeff Innocent, Josh Baulf & Will Duggan!

Fri 31 Jul19:00The Maltings(4.3mi)

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Venues with events near Wicken

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Little Thetford Village Hall2.3 miles away

More about Wicken

Cambridgeshire, England

Wicken has nearby local names including Five Miles Inn, St George in Little Thetford and Little Thetford Village Hall. We bring the useful dates together, because local plans are easier to make when the details are not scattered. Near Here gathers event details around Wicken so you can browse what's on without searching every website. Check the organiser's latest information before you set off.

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