Attractions

Date: 
Saturday, 4 February 2012 - 12:00pm - Sunday, 11 March 2012 - 4:00pm

Location

Babylon Art Gallery
Waterside
Ely CB7 4AU
United Kingdom

A stunning exhibition of original prints from the Gainsborough House Printworks. Featuring work by the following artists: Gwyneth Arnott, Emma Buckmaster, Janet French, Sue Molineux, Sara Muzira, Danila Pampanini, Kate Perkins, Annabel Ridley, Bryan Whiteley, Geoff Winckles

Babylon Gallery is closed on Mondays!

Cost: 

Free entry, donations welcome

Contact: 
Babylon Art Gallery
Telephone: 
01353 616991
Date: 
Tuesday, 14 February 2012 - 11:00am - 12:30pm

Location

Oliver Cromwell's House
29 St Mary's Street
Ely CB7 4HF
United Kingdom

Come to Oliver Cromwell’s House to meet the Cromwells!  Discover unusual object such as hives, urns, couvre feu, leather jugs, forage caps and bumrolls!
Have a guess at their purposes and listen to tales of rations & portions ! Are you brave enough to taste some of the unusual flavours that the kitchen maid will present to you?

Our historic character in the Civil War room will tell you about events on the battlefields and the shortage of food. Take your own ration book home and compare it with your cupboards!

Cost: 

Normal admission prices apply, free event for resident pass holders.

Contact: 
Oliver Cromwell's House
Telephone: 
01353 662062
Date: 
Saturday, 4 February 2012 (All day) - Wednesday, 29 February 2012 (All day)

Location

Ely Museum
Market Street
Ely, Cambridgehire CB7 4LS
United Kingdom

Visit this delightful travelling exhibition which will bring back memories from your childhood.Also see toys from the museums own collection.

Opening times:

Monday — Saturday*

10.30am — 4.00pm

Sunday 1.00pm — 4.00pm

*closed on Tuesdays except for school and group bookings

Cost: 

Normal admission charges:

Adults £3.50

Children £1 (under 5s free)

Concessions £2.50

Contact: 
Ely Museum
Telephone: 
01353 666655
Date: 
Friday, 2 March 2012 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday, 3 March 2012 - 10:00am - 4:00pm

Location

WWT Welney Visitor Centre
Hundred Foot Bank
Welney PE14 9TN
United Kingdom
Workshops are suitable for beginners as well as those with some experience. Using willow and other natural fibres learn to make simple structures. Learn a variety of 'off loom' techniques for sculpture and hangings for interior or exterior pieces.
Students will be able to achieve a selection of sample pieces showing a variety of techniques and some experimental pieces, combining weaving, wrapping and braiding.
Cost: 
Two Day workshop £55 plus £20 for basic materials
Contact: 
Jane Frost
Telephone: 
07967 088 348
Date: 
Saturday, 11 February 2012 - 10:00am - 4:00pm

Location

WWT Welney Visitor Centre
Hundred Foot Bank
Welney PE14 9TN
United Kingdom
Workshops are suitable for beginners as well as those with some experience. Using willow and other natural fibres learn to make simple structures. Learn a variety of 'off loom' techniques for sculpture and hangings for interior or exterior pieces.
Cost: 
£35 plus £10 materials costs
Contact: 
Jane Frost
Telephone: 
07967 088 348