ELY STANDARD

March 2026
“Ivy Bone Bridal will soon welcome customers to Unit 12 at Ben’s Yard on the Stuntney Estate in Ely.”

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ELY STANDARD

January 2026
“An award-winning restaurant in East Cambridgeshire has been named among some of Britain's best as part of a new initiative.”

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CAMBRIDGESHIRE LIVE

December 2025
“Lovely Cambridgeshire 'retail village' perfect for Christmas shopping”

Nighttime scene at a Christmas market in Cambridge, featuring small vendor stalls with lit decorations, a stage with live music, and a historic church in the background.

THE HUNTS POST

November 2025
“Ben's Yard is also holding a 'love local' Christmas market”

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ELY STANDARD

August 2025
“Ben’s Yard Parkrun welcomed 184 participants to the Stuntney Estate, Ely, on Saturday, August 23, for its 21st event.”

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ELY STANDARD

July 2025
“Ben’s Yard parkrun returned to Ely on Saturday morning, with 143 runners tackling the familiar 5 km route beside the River Great Ouse.”

Three women standing together inside a fabric or interior decor store, surrounded by colorful fabric swatches and pillows.

ELY STANDARD

July 2025
“A furniture retailer is set to open a "stylish" sample sale shop which will have discounted items for customers looking for a bargain.”

Screenshot of a news website page with a banner ad for F&F online shopping featuring two women walking outdoors, and a headline review of Amelie restaurant's summer menu in Ely with a five-star rating.

ELY STANDARD

July 2025
“When news broke that Amelie at Ben's Yard, in Ely, had been crowned the best restaurant in Cambridgeshire and Suffolk, I knew I had to visit.“

Promotional poster for Cambridge Rock Festival 2025 featuring a musician playing an electric guitar, wearing a kilt, with the text announcing the festival's 21st year celebrating music and community.

SPOTTED IN ELY

June 2025
“Cambridge Rock Festival 2025: A Celebration of Music and Community Returns for its 21st year!”

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CAMBRIDGE NEWS

May 2025
“Beloved Cambs restaurant known for crispy flatbread pizza up for big award”

Photo of a restaurant interior with tables, chairs, and string lights, overlaid with a circle of three people standing outside and a plate of cheesecake with whipped cream.

ELY STANDARD

May 2025
“A popular restaurant in Ely has been named among the best in Cambridgeshire for a fourth time.”

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PRESS READER

May 2025
“The results recently came through for the second fixture of the Summer 5k League at Ben’s Yard, near Ely.”

A group of six people standing in front of Amelie restaurant. The group includes five staff members in uniforms and one person in casual clothing. The restaurant has a light-colored exterior with a sign displaying its name 'Amelie'.

CAMBRIDGE NEWS

May 2025
“Muddy Stilettos: Cambridgeshire restaurant on stunning estate 'flattered' to win prestigious award”

A person attending the Muddy Awards event, standing in Ben's Yard restaurant, with an indoor dining area, a large tree, hanging lights, a photo collage of three people, and a slice of cheesecake with whipped cream on a plate.

ELY STANDARD

May 2025
“Amelie at Ben's Yard crowned winner at 2025 Muddy Awards”

Group of six staff members standing outside a restaurant named Amélie, including Sahil, Oliver, Rory, Alex, Tracey, and Milly.

STOWMARKET MERCURY

May 2025
“Suffolk and Cambridgeshire Muddy Stilettos awards announced”

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CAMBRIDGE NEWS

May 2025
“Quirky Cambs farm shop and elegant restaurant amongst winners at prestigious awards”

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BURY MERCURY

April 2025
“Another Suffolk-based business - Amelie Restaurants - run by entrepreneurial father-and-son chefs Regis and Alex Crepy - signed the lease on units at independent retail village, Ben’s Yard, on the Stuntney Estate, near Ely.”

Photo of two men standing outside a restaurant with a sign that reads "amélie", one is co-owner Alex Crepy and the other is head chef Rory Landells.

CAMBRIDGE NEWS

March 2025
“Amelie at Ben's Yard in Ely has been awarded two AA Rosettes.”

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ELY STANDARD

March 2025
“An Ely restaurant has received national recognition despite being open for less than a year.”

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CAMBRIDGESHIRE LIVE

March 2025
“With a range of independent clothes stores and shops selling unique homeware items, you can spend a whole day at Ben's Yard and still not get around all of the shops. At the start of this year, Ben's Yard added a new farm shop to its estate.”

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ELY STANDARD

February 2025
“ Think local, buy local.”

A small yellow vintage car parked in the center of a pedestrian street lined with small shops and trees, with string lights hanging overhead and large planters labeled 'Ben's Yard Stuntney Estate.'

CLA

January 2025
“Ben’s Yard: the diversified business connecting rural communities”

People standing outside of The Farm Shop at Ben's Vard with large glass windows reflecting the sky and trees.

CAMBRIDGESHIRE LIVE

December 2024
“Cambs retail village bursting with independent shops reveals plans for new farm shop”

THAT'S TV WEST ANGLIA

November 2024
"It really showcases independent businesses."

WATCH HERE

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ELY STANDARD

October 2024
“Comet and Prancer will be at Ben’s Yard on Sunday December 15 for Amelie restaurant's Magical Taste of Christmas event.”

Two women shopping at an indoor market decorated with colorful lamps and rugs, browsing Christmas items.

CAMBRIDGESHIRE LIVE

October 2024
“The Best Christmas Markets in Cambridgeshire for 2024!”

A plate of ravioli covered in melted butter and garnished with chopped chives.

ELY STANDARD

October 2024
“An Ely restaurant has launched its new autumn menu.”

A photo of a woman and a man sitting on a blue bench outdoors with a landscape of wetlands and a city skyline in the background. The woman is wearing a black dress with a belt and the man is wearing a light blue shirt and dark pants.

BLACK CAT RADIO

October 2024
“Jenny interviews Victoria and Alistair of Ben's Yard. Alastair’s family have farmed the Stuntney Estate for five generations.”

LISTEN HERE

Children playing on a wooden castle-style playground with a slide, under a partly cloudy sky, surrounded by trees and a wooden fence.

CAMBRIDGESHIRE LIVE

September 2024
" It might have just been open for one year, but Ben’s Yard in Ely has established itself as a top destination for a day out in the city."

A website titled "Ben's Yard" featuring an award badge for "The Perfect Gift Awards 2024" and a photograph of a stylish shopping center with modern buildings, clear sky, and outdoor seating.

LUX LIFE

September 2024
Winner in the perfect gift awards!

Screenshot of a webpage showing a news story about a TikTok trend, with a video of a woman and a man sitting on a couch, surrounded by houseplants and a lamp, with the caption "NO CAP IT'S TOTALLY GIVING." There is also an advertisement on the right side promoting monday.com.

ELY STANDARD

September 2024
"A viral TikTok trend has inspired an Ely retail village's new marketing campaign."

The image features a hamburger with fries, a plate of roasted meat with vegetables and fried items, and a pizza with toppings. The background shows a cozy restaurant interior.

ELY STANDARD

August 2024
"Too often, restaurants considered fancy get away with serving smaller (or as their menus would say) a la carte plates.

However, that's certainly not the case at Amelie where, located on the edge of Ely at Stuntney Estate, equal emphasis is put on size and taste."

Two tiered dessert stand with assorted slices of layered cakes and cookies, covered in spider web decorations for Halloween.

ELY STANDARD

August 2024
"English afternoon tea is now being served at an Ely restaurant, complete with traditional delicacies."

EAST ANGLIAN DAILY TIMES

August 2024
" Suffolk restaurateurs launch new venture in Cambridgeshire."

Outdoor retail village with cafes and play areas, featuring buildings with gray siding, trees, and people sitting at outdoor tables.

CAMBRIDGESHIRE LIVE

August 2024
"The vibrant Cambridgeshire retail village with cathedral-themed playground and a restaurant"

BBC RADIO CAMBRIDGESHIRE

August 2024
“Celebrating our farming communities today for BBC Farmwatch”

LISTEN HERE

Children playing in sand at the beach, with a wooden border and a green lawn visible in the background.

CAMBRIDGE EDITION

August 2024
”The Beach is sure to be the highlight of your summer holidays!”

Wooden castle-themed playground with slides, climbing ropes, and a sandbox area, set on a gravel surface under a partly cloudy sky.

MUDDY STILETTOS

July 2024
”Adventure! 14 brilliant local playgrounds!”

CAMBRIDGE EDITION

July 2024
”Ben’s Yard is an independent retail village channelling local entrepreneurial spirit and fostering a sense of community.”

DINE OUT

June 2024
”Regis and Alex Crepy launching two new Amelie eateries.”

ELY STANDARD

June 2024
”Hospitality Hero, this award is a testament to the efforts and dedication of our team and the wonderful businesses that make up our vibrant community.”