Christmas Gift and Food Fair 2024

Thursday 21 - Saturday 23 November
(Wednesday 20 November - Exclusive Shopping Evening)

We are delighted to welcome you back to the Christmas Gift & Food Fair.

Described by Country Living Magazine as 'A lovely event to start the festive season', this annual event is widely acknowledged as one of East Anglia's exceptional Christmas shopping experiences.

Discover perfect presents for friends and family from over a hundred boutique stalls and designers located throughout the Cathedral's magnificent nave and aisles.

A super sized Festive Shopping Marquee, located in the grounds adjacent to the Cathedral, will host a further 100 stalls selling festive produce, gifts and treasures. There will be plenty of food vendors on site providing an array of refreshments and hot drinks.

- Session Dates and Times* -

• Wednesday 20 November
  6.30pm - 9pm: Exclusive Shopping Experience - A special evening for ‘serious shoppers’ away from the crowds.
• Thursday 21 November
  9:30am - 1pm
  1pm - 4:30pm
• Friday 22 November
  9:30am - 1pm
  1pm - 4:30pm
  6.30pm - 9pm
• Saturday 23 November
  9:30am - 1pm
  1pm - 4:30pm

* If sessions are sold out, you can still enjoy free entry to the Outdoor Festive Shopping Marquee located in the Cathedral Grounds *

- Event Tickets -
Due to the popularity of this event and restricted numbers, tickets should be purchased in advance.

• Wednesday (Exclusive Shopping Evening)
  £10 per person (all ages, including children)
  Book tickets via separate page here

• Thursday - Saturday
  Adults: (16+): £7
  Children (3 - 15 year olds): £3. All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
  Entry + Stained Glass Museum: £10
  Book tickets via this page.

Essential Companion ticket information

If your booking confirmation email or tickets do not reach you within 5 minutes, please check your spam folder.
Please bring your digital or printed ticket with you and you will be given a hand stamp, allowing re-entry for your booked session.

Cathedral passes are not valid for this event.

We cannot allow dogs inside the Cathedral for this event due to the high volume of people in attendance (with the exception of assistance dogs).

Groups & Coaches
Group Bookings for this event are now closed.

Park & Ride Facility

The Park & Ride will be located at Ben's Yard (Stuntney Estate, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5TR)

The service will run between the follow times.

• Thursday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
• Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
• Saturday: 8:30am - 5:00pm.

The cost is £5 per car and the service is offered on a first come first served basis.
Drop off/collection point is on The Gallery, outside the main entrance to the Cathedral.

If the Park & Ride is full there is alternative free car parking available in Ely city centre. Parking map

Christmas Fair illustration: Sarah Lown

Please note: All exhibitor stalls are allocated for this event.
Please be aware of any scams claiming to represent Ely Cathedral.
Applications for the 2025 event will open via our website in January.