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.
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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