Ely Cathedral Christmas Gift & Food Fair 2026

Runs Thursday 19 November to Saturday 21 November 2026

Dates	Thursday 19 November to Saturday 21 November 2026 (3 open days)
Days Closed	None listed: open every day of its run
Opening Times	Thursday and Friday (day sessions): 9.30am to 4.30pm Thursday and Friday (evening session): 6.30pm to 8.30pm Saturday: 9.30am to 4.30pm Entry is by timed session: 09:30 to 13:00, 13:00 to 16:30 and, on Thursday and Friday only, 18:30 to 20:30. The fair is closed between 16:30 and 18:30. All-day ticket holders are admitted from 09:15.
Where	Inside Ely Cathedral, with an outdoor food area and rides beside it CB7 4DL Open in Maps
Entry	Ticket needed. Session ticket £10, £5 for ages 3 to 15 with an adult; all-day tickets £15 were sold out when checked (2026). Cathedral passes are not valid
Organiser	Ely Cathedral. Official page

Ely Cathedral Christmas Gift & Food Fair: Quick Answers

When does Ely Cathedral Christmas Gift & Food Fair start in 2026?

It opens on Thursday 19 November 2026.

When does Ely Cathedral Christmas Gift & Food Fair end?

The last day is Saturday 21 November 2026.

What time does Ely Cathedral Christmas Gift & Food Fair open and close?

Thursday and Friday (day sessions) 9.30am to 4.30pm; Thursday and Friday (evening session) 6.30pm to 8.30pm; Saturday 9.30am to 4.30pm. Entry is by timed session: 09:30 to 13:00, 13:00 to 16:30 and, on Thursday and Friday only, 18:30 to 20:30. The fair is closed between 16:30 and 18:30. All-day ticket holders are admitted from 09:15.

Is Ely Cathedral Christmas Gift & Food Fair open every day?

Yes. The organiser lists no closed days between 19 Nov and 21 Nov.

Is Ely Cathedral Christmas Gift & Food Fair free to enter?

No. Ticket needed. Session ticket £10, £5 for ages 3 to 15 with an adult; all-day tickets £15 were sold out when checked (2026). Cathedral passes are not valid.

Where is Ely Cathedral Christmas Gift & Food Fair?

Inside Ely Cathedral, with an outdoor food area and rides beside it, Ely CB7 4DL.

About Ely Cathedral Christmas Gift & Food Fair

A three-day ticketed fair with about 160 exhibitors of gifts and food inside the cathedral, plus an outdoor food village, a vintage carousel and an observation wheel.

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Where Is Ely Cathedral Christmas Gift & Food Fair?

Inside Ely Cathedral, with an outdoor food area and rides beside it, Ely CB7 4DL. The other dots are nearby markets.

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