FEN BRIDGES: A Day Trip to Ely

FEN BRIDGES:

A Day trip to Ely

Fen Bridges is a new programme developed by artists Alan Seiglow & Karen Avilez, designed to support community members accessing creative and cultural places across the East of England. As part of our pilot series, we are delighted to invite you on our next day trip on Friday 27th March 2026 for a day’s visit to Ely. 

Suitable for ages 18+

When: Friday 27th March, meeting at 10 am.

Where: meeting at March Railway Station at Station Road, PE15 8SJ

Time:  10:00 am, returning at 4:35 pm

YOU MUST BOOK TO ATTEND.

This visit will include a guided tour to the Stained Glass Museum located inside Ely Cathedral. This visit includes an overview of the development of stained glass and time to explore the Cathedral grounds. Please BE AWARE that access is only by a staircase of 40 steps. There is NO LIFT ACCESS or toilets at our Triforium level of the Cathedral. There are facilities including toilets in the ground floor only. 

After leaving the Cathedral at 1 PM we will take a short walk to Prosper Cafe, a community space in Ely. Lunch is on us! We will get you a hot drink + snack/cake. We will stay here to have time to sketch or write.

If the weather is nice we will take a scenic walk back to the train station, aiming to take the 4:15 PM train back to March, arriving at the station at 4:34 PM.

PLEASE READ BEFORE BOOKING

PRACTICAL INFORMATION:

• We will provide each participant with a plain notepad, and drawing/writing materials.

• Fen Bridges will cover travel costs, including a day return train or bus ticket from your town of departure:  Wisbech, Manea, Whittlesey, Chatteris, etc.

• PLEASE provide us with a phone number and an email when booking. If you fail to provide these details we would void your booking. This is to ensure we are able to reach out to you on the day.

• Let us know if you want to travel independently to Ely by emailing: creativefenlandinfo@gmail.com 

• We advise wearing comfortable footwear and warm clothing/layers. 

• Please NOTE of low paced walking involved - we will walk from the Train Station to Ely Cathedral (15 min) by a hilly road. 

• There are 40 STEPS that you will be required to climb to access the Stained Glass Museum. No lift available.

This event is Free of charge. You must commit to attend after booking.

Tickets available from Friday 6th March 12 PM on EventBrite HERE

If you need help to book, please call: 01354 652769

*Stained glass image: photo By Mark Cooney, all rights reserved.