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Chatterbox, July 2026

by World's FairJuly 21, 2026July 21, 2026

Photos from around Showland with World’s Fair’s Chatterbox – originally published in World’s Fair newspaper July 2026 issue. You can buy a copy of the print edition here. Ladies at the luncheon: Showladies and guests with vocalist James Williams at the Western Section Annual Luncheon. …

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Different approach from Kurt Hill for Easter fair

by David PowderleyJuly 21, 2026July 21, 2026

It was all change and something new for Kurt Hill’s Northwest Funfairs annual spring trip to Bolton’s Queens Park. The original posters for Kurt Hill’s annual Bolton fair advertised it as an Easter Holiday fair, with dates from Friday 10 to Sunday 19 April and …

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Fun House debutant at Malton May Day celebrations

by Stephen LillyJuly 21, 2026July 21, 2026

Gary Hirst gave his brand new Bavarian Fun House its first outing over the May Day holiday. The Market Place at Malton in North Yorkshire was the location for the debut of Gary Hirst’s new fun house on the occasion of the town’s May Day …

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Marshall Hill: the end of an era at Hayling Island (but not just yet!)

by Owen RalphJuly 16, 2026July 16, 2026

As his family celebrates 80 years of business on Hayling Island, the co-owner of Funland discusses his Showman roots, the future for the south coast amusement park, and the one fair he still enjoys visiting each season. It was in 1946 that Marshall Hill’s grandfather, …

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Crowds pour onto ground for Bath Easter Fair

by Guy BelshawJuly 16, 2026July 16, 2026

Good mix of family attractions and thrill rides draw both teenage and family visitors to Bath Easter Fair. Victoria Park, location of the Easter Fair, sits in the most prestigious part of the city of Bath and is a huge expanse of manicured parkland with …

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Wedding party enjoy historic Hereford May Fair

by Jack MillerJuly 14, 2026July 14, 2026

Traditionally a very busy street fair, Hereford May Fair is believed to be the oldest surviving charter fair in the country. Hereford May Fair, presented by the South Wales & Northern Ireland Section of the Showmen’s Guild, took place between Tuesday 5 and Thursday 7th …

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The Rides of My Life: Denzil Danter

by World's FairJuly 13, 2026July 13, 2026

The South Wales Section Showman has travelled a selection of fairground staples and novelty rides during a career spanning over four decades. He shares them here with World’s Fair readers. The Dodgems My late grandmother Sally had a brand new dodgem from Supercar, ready for the …

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New pay as you ride option at Blackpool’s Pleasure Beach Resort

by World's FairJuly 13, 2026July 13, 2026

Blackpool’s Pleasure Beach Resort has announced a new ticket type that’s designed to give non-riding guests greater choice and flexibility when planning days out. Blackpool Pleasure Beach Resort’s brand new ‘Flex Pass’ allows guests to enter the park and build their day as they go, …

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Knutsford May Day reaches new heights

by Owen RalphJuly 12, 2026July 12, 2026

With three attractions in the line-up over 150 feet – including the fair’s tallest ride ever –Knutsford May Day Fun Fair really did take things to new heights. The Cheshire showpiece from John Collins Funfairs began Thursday, 30 April, continuing until Bank Holiday Monday, 4 …

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ADIPS & PIPA Inflatable Supervisor Safety Video

by World's FairJuly 12, 2026July 12, 2026

Amusement Devices Safety Council chair Phil Pike gives an update on the new ADIPS/PIPA training video, plus ADIPS and ADSC news. ADIPS and PIPA have joined together to publish a video for the supervisors of inflatables. It is free to access from the ADIPS controller …

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