Ely Scene

23 October – 29 October 2025

October 23, 2025

Hello you 👋

Crunchy leaves, cosy layers and a packed week ahead. Swap friendship bracelets at a candlelit sing-along, let little ones meet hedgehogs by day and boogie at a Halloween kids’ disco by afternoon, then wind down with lush live band melodies after dark. Add a free repair café, a gentle Wicken Fen amble and a dash of Ely history for a proper half-term mix.

🎟️ Events This Week

  • 🎤 The Music of Taylor Swift by Candlelight – Ely Cathedral
    Calling all Swifties! On Saturday 25 October at 7pm, immerse yourself in a candlelit celebration of Taylor Swift’s hits. With a live band, a choir and ticket tiers from £30 (Band C) to £50 (VIP), this concert invites you to swap friendship bracelets and belt out favourites in one of England’s most spectacular settings. It’s an unforgettable way to spend an autumn evening.

  • 🎃 Anglesey Abbey Halloween Trail - Anglesey Abbey

    It’s about to get spooky at Anglesey Abbey! Come along for an immersive adventure full of spooky games and challenges. Pick up a trail sheet and see if you can help Wanda the Witch’s friendly cat, Luna, find her way through the enchanted forest by solving the riddles. The trail runs from Saturday 25 October to Sunday 2 November and costs £6 per child, which includes a prize.

  • 🦔 Half Term Hedgehog Discovery Morning - Stained Glass Museum

    Celebrate our prickly pals with crafts, colouring and trails on Monday 27 October, 10am – 12pm. It’s Free to join; children must be accompanied by one grown-up (that adult enters free), with additional adults £6.50. No booking needed, just turn up and get hands-on. Donations towards craft materials are welcome. A gentle, curious morning for all ages.

  • 🕺 Ely Halloween Disco - The Maltings

    Shake off the autumn chill with two hours of spooky fun on Monday 27 October, 3pm - 5pm. Terry and Michelle Gauci host a kids’ disco packed with age‑appropriate tunes and fancy dress (optional but highly encouraged). Little ones aged 2 and under go free, adults pay just £1, and children aged 3–12 are £6. Expect loud music, disco lights and plenty of space for mini monsters to dance their hearts out – it’s the perfect way to start half‑term with a grin.

  • 🔧 Ely Repair Café – Ely Library

    On Saturday 25 October, 11am – 2pm, pop into Ely Library for this free, volunteer‑run repair café. Skilled fixers will help mend your broken electronics, textiles, toys and more, reducing waste and sharing useful tips. It’s a chance to save cherished items, learn new skills and meet neighbours over coffee. Bring something broken and leave with it – and your spirits – restored.

  • 🎶 Love Notes – City of Ely Military Band – The Maltings

    Cuddle up with your favourite people on Saturday 25 October at 7:30pm when the City of Ely Military Band presents “Love Notes.” This romantic concert celebrates classic love songs and ballards. It’s the perfect evening for couples or friends looking to enjoy lush melodies and a beautiful riverside setting. Bring tissues – it may tug at your heartstrings! Tickets are £15.

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  • 🚶 WALK: East of England - Wicken Fen

    Every Body Outdoors hosts a plus‑size friendly walk through Wicken Fen on Sunday 26 October, 12:15pm – 3pm. This 4.8‑mile amble explores the National Trust reserve’s lodes and meadows. The pace is gentle and supportive, with a lunch break and the chance to spot wildlife like konik ponies and grazing cattle. Register online, bring snacks and enjoy nature in a welcoming environment.

  • 🏰 Hereward’s Last Stand! – Outside Ely Cathedral

    Relive Ely’s rebellious past on Monday 27 October, 1pm – 1:30pm. Actor Rory Gibson brings legendary local hero Hereward the Wake to life in this free street‑theatre performance outside the cathedral. Hear tales of the 1071 uprising and cheer on the folk hero as he rides again. A perfect half‑term treat for families and history buffs alike

😊 Good News in 60 Seconds

  • 🏘️ Affordable Homes Boost for Ely Families

    East Cambridgeshire District Council has announced that all 27 new properties at Arbour Square in Ely will be affordable and available for social rent. The development, delivered through council‑owned Palace Green Homes with support from Homes England and a £72,000 council grant, far exceeds typical requirements by making 100% of homes affordable.

  • 🌟 King’s Ely Harvest Collection Success

    The King’s Ely school community has shown amazing generosity by donating a whopping amount of food and supplies to Ely Foodbank during their Harvest Collection. The donations will help support local families in need, demonstrating the power of community spirit and kindness.

  • 🎨 Local Artist Designs Bags for Market's 25th Anniversary

    Art in the Burrow, a local creative studio, has been commissioned to design a special motif for reusable shopping bags celebrating Ely Farmers' Market's 25th anniversary. The community commission brings together local artistry and sustainability, creating a unique keepsake that shoppers can use for years to come while supporting the historic market that has served Ely since 2000.

Big thanks for being here! Get out and make the most of it ✌️