Category: Funfairs

After reasonable weather on opening day, snow on the first Sunday kept some of the rides closed at King’s Lynn Mart. This year, thanks to the Charter date for the opening of King’s Lynn Mart falling on a Saturday, the Showmen were able to open …

There was plenty of entertainment on offer at the latest edition of Escape to Fun Island and the public supported it despite unfavourable weather. Last year was supposed to be Blackburn’s final Escape to Fun Island event. However, ongoing debate over redevelopment of the old …

Visitors were greeted with two ice rinks, extended food choices, good choice of rides and special offers at Rose’s Windsor on Ice. Returning for its 15th season, Windsor on Ice opened from Friday 14 November for a full 50 days to Sunday 4 January. The event, …

For the fifth time, Blackpool’s Christmas by the Sea set up on the Tower Festival Headland on the promenade, opposite the famous tower, with extended hours and more fairground attractions. Taking place from Friday 21 November to Sunday 4 January, the Christmas by the Sea …

The Hiring fair dates back hundreds of years to when the event was a vehicle for landowners and farmers seeking to hire labour. Wentworth Street car park in the heart of the market town of Malton in North Yorkshire is the venue for Marshall Waddington & …

David Rowland Jnr introduced Cornwall to the Winter Wonderland concept with a presentation on the Pool market site. David Rowland Jnr presented Cornwall’s first ever Winter Wonderland from 21 November to 4 January. The event was held on the Pool market site between Redruth and …

An insurer’s day at Winter Wonderland with Corin Underwriting. Corin Underwriting was delighted to attend Winter Wonderland, hosted by Clayton Manning, alongside Park Insurance. The visit provided a valuable opportunity to move beyond policy wordings and risk schedules and gain a first-hand insight into the operational realities …

Glasgow’s famous indoor Carnival has been entertaining visitors for over 100 years now, so it’s not surprising that it is billed as Scotland’s favourite festive family day out. Now known as the Irn-Bru Carnival thanks to sponsorship from the legendary Scottish drink, the event returned …

Rotary honours Nipper Appleton for his “exceptional service” to the community. Nipper Appleton, has been awarded the top award from Rotary of Great Britain and Ireland for his work with The Showmen’s Guild, True’s Yard and Rotary. Lawrence – or Nipper as he has been …

Taunton Winterfest, the largest one-day event in the South West enjoyed sunny weather and record attendance. Taunton’s celebration of the festive season kicked off with Winterfest on Sunday, 23 November, offering a full line-up of entertainment and attractions from 10 am until 8 pm. Christmas …