Autumn in East Cambridgeshire is all about golden leaves, crisp walks, and a sprinkle of seasonal magic.
From fairy trails and pumpkin fun to lantern-lit tours and folklore, there’s something for every kind of explorer this October.
Ely Charter Market
Date: Thursdays 8:30am – 3:30pm
Location: Ely
Ely’s weekly market is a hub of community life and seasonal shopping. Expect locally grown fruit and vegetables, artisan bread and cakes, flowers, household goods, and delicious street food. It’s a chance to pick up your weekly essentials, browse unique stalls, and catch up with friends in the heart of the city.
Ely’s Apple and Harvest Fayre
Date: Saturday 11 October
Location: Ely
Ely’s market square transforms into a celebration of all things autumnal with the Apple and Harvest Fayre. From local produce to crafts, traditional games, and live entertainment, it’s a joyful day celebrating the best of the season.
Anglesey Abbey Halloween Trail
Date: Saturday 25 October – Sunday 2 November
Location: Anglesey Abbey
Solve riddles and hunt for clues on this family-friendly trail through the gardens of Anglesey Abbey. Children who complete the journey can look forward to a small prize, making it a perfect day out filled with discovery and fresh autumn air.
Booking is recommended to avoid disappointment.
Fairy Doors and Folklore at Wicken Fen
Date: Saturday 25 October – Sunday 2 November
Location: Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve
Step into a magical world at Wicken Fen, where fairy doors are hidden along the Woodland Walk. Pick up a trail sheet for £1 and enjoy a gentle outdoor adventure with a special prize at the end.
Pumpkin Trail at Ben’s Yard
Date: October Half Term
Location: Ben’s Yard
Celebrate autumn at Ben’s Yard with their seasonal pumpkin trail. Explore the independent shops, enjoy delicious food in the café, and take in the cosy autumn atmosphere while little ones follow the trail.
Oliver Cromwell’s House
Date: October & November (various dates)
Location: Oliver Cromwell’s House
For those who enjoy a touch of mystery, Oliver Cromwell’s House offers atmospheric tours and events that explore Ely’s spookier side. Expect stories of ghosts, witches, and eerie happenings around the city. Tours include Haunted Ely, Whispers in the Mist, and Tales in the Crypt.
Please note these events are for adults only – and aren’t for the squeamish or easily spooked!
Whether you’re wandering woodland trails in search of fairy doors, following pumpkins through Ely, or soaking up the atmosphere of a harvest fayre, East Cambs is full of seasonal magic this autumn. For those who like a little thrill, Cromwell’s tours add just the right hint of mystery.
Grab a scarf, crunch through the leaves, and enjoy the best of Spooky Season in East Cambs.
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