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Stanway in Colchester

FULL - Day trip to Ely Cathedral Christmas Fair

Event type: Outing
Date: 22nd November 2024
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Cost: £27
Booking: Note that booking is required.

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Join us for a day at leisure with some festive retail therapy beneath huge Fenland skies as we head to Ely.
Ely offers a wealth of attractions. As the second smallest city in England, it is compact enough to explore on foot.
Dominating the skyline, is one of England's most beautiful and largest Cathedrals. Known locally as the 'Ship of the Fens' and widely as one of the wonders of the medieval world, the Cathedral is famous for its unique Octagon tower, which when lit can be seen for tens of miles. The Cathedral is also home to the only national museum dedicated to Stained Glass.
So, we visit one of the country's most unique and atmospheric locations for a Christmas Fair, now in its 11th year and regarded as one of the most high-profile Christmas fairs in the East of England. For four days only Ely Cathedral's magnificent nave, Lady Chapel and its surrounding grounds will fill with high quality, boutique exhibitors - the perfect place to pick up something special for your loved ones (or yourself!).
Your ticket gives you all day access to hundreds of boutique and designer stalls inside the Cathedral & for the first time, the grounds surrounding the Cathedral will be incorporated into the Christmas Fair experience. A Festive Village will be located on the East Lawn providing a perfect outdoor shopping experience and stalls selling delicious food and snacks, along with entry to the themed Festive Marquee with stalls selling tasty food, warming drinks and unique gifts.

Cost is £27 each which includes coach and all-day admission to the Cathedral Christmas Fair. Please note that a tip for the driver is not included this time, you can tip him/her on the day if you wish.

Cheques should be made payable to Stanway u3a No.3 Account

Parking is available at the hotel at an additional cost of £4 per vehicle, payable in cash on the day. Please do not include the parking charge with your payment for the trip, as this is administered by Kings on behalf of the Hotel. Please ensure you include your car registration number on the form if you intend to park, as we must advise Kings 4 working days prior to the day of the trip. If you do not include your car reg. or change it and do not advise before the deadline, you will have to pay the full day rate via the parking app when you arrive at the hotel.

Last Updated on 4th August 2024