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Beasts from the East: Creatures in East Anglian Folklore
Price
Free–£16.50
Included with museum admission or a valid annual pass; published museum admission includes under-5 free, child £3, adult £7 and family £16.50. Drop in; no booking required.
Where
The Old Gaol, Market Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4LS
About
A Halloween drop-in exploring local legends of creatures in East Anglian folklore, for folklore enthusiasts of all ages.
Visitors can discover local legends of East Anglian creatures during the museum’s Halloween programme. The event runs 10:30–16:00 and is included with admission or a valid annual pass.
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