Soham
A historic market town between Ely and Newmarket, with a lively community calendar and its own station.
Market town
About Soham
Soham has roots in the 7th century, when St Felix founded a monastery here. The striking tower of St Andrew’s Church overlooks the town, and Downfield Windmill is a reminder of the area’s milling past. Open commons such as Qua Fen Common are popular for walks.
Local favourites include the Soham Pumpkin Fair each September, the Soham Carnival & Heavy Horse Show, the Viva theatre in the restored Spencer Mill, and Soham Museum’s talks and coffee mornings.
Soham Online Soham Town Council Jigsaw magazine New homes in Soham
Soham at a glance
- Soham station reopened in 2021, with trains to Ely in under ten minutes
- Community news every two months in Jigsaw magazine
- Ross Peers Sports Centre for indoor sport, fitness and soft play
- New homes at Newman Fields on the northern edge of town
What’s on in Soham
Soham Carnival & Heavy Horse Show
May: Usually around the early May bank holiday
Soham Pumpkin Fair
September: Last Saturday in September
Ely Fireworks
November: Early November
Things to do in Soham
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Viva Theatre
Community theatre, youth productions and workshops in a restored mill building in Soham.
Spencer Mill, Soham
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Soham Pumpkin Fair
A popular autumn fair held in Soham on the last Saturday in September.
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Soham Carnival & Heavy Horse Show
Running since 1952 and organised by the Soham Benevolent Association to raise money for local groups.
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Ely Fireworks
A community fireworks display in Cherry Hill Park in early November, with food stalls and fairground rides. Soham Town Rangers also hosts a family fireworks night.
Clubs and societies in Soham
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Ross Peers Sports Centre
Community sports centre in Soham, run by a local charity since 1984: badminton, indoor bowls, roller hockey, a gym, classes and soft play. College Close, Soham.
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Soham Town Rangers FC
Soham’s football club, whose ground also hosts a busy community hub.
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Soham Comrades Band
Brass band based in Soham.
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Ely & District Model Railway Club
Model railway layouts, club nights and exhibitions, from a clubroom in Soham.
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Soham Heritage and Tourism Group
Projects, events and research celebrating Soham’s history.
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Soham Museum
A “living history” museum with a collection of over 4,000 local items, talks and monthly coffee mornings at Soham Library.
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Soham Community Archive
A searchable online archive of photographs and documents about Soham’s people and places.
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PosAbility
Exercise and social sessions for people living with long-term health conditions, in Soham, Ely and Littleport.
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Cambridgeshire Hearing Help
Help for people with hearing loss, with regular sessions at Soham Library.
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Cambridge Acorn Project
Wellbeing support for families, including a free “Tea, Toast and Chat” group in Soham.
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Soham Staploe Rotary Club
Rotary club supporting local charities and community events in Soham.
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St Andrew’s Church, Soham
Soham’s medieval parish church, at the heart of the town.
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Soham Baptist Church
Baptist church in Soham.
Community in Soham
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Soham Town Council
Serving residents of Soham and Barway.
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Ely Foodbank
Emergency food and support for local people in crisis, with distribution centres in Ely, Soham, Burwell, Haddenham and nearby towns.
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Thrift Community Land Trust for Soham
Community-led affordable housing and assets, with any income reinvested in Soham.
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Viva Arts and Community Group
A Soham charity running theatre productions, youth groups and arts activities at Spencer Mill.
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Jigsaw magazine
Soham’s community magazine from Soham Community Association, every two months, with a directory of local groups and a community calendar.
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Soham Online
The town website for Soham, running since 1999.
Local businesses in Soham
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Marmalade Print Studio
A not-for-profit community printmaking studio running linocut, etching and introductory workshops.
Pratt Street, Soham