Four weekends of fairground fun in Malton

Waddington’s attractions take up residence in the Yorkshire town of Malton for four fair weekends in run-up to Christmas.The second Friday in November heralds the start of the Malton Hirings Fun Fair in the North Yorkshire market town, where the elevated section of the town’s …

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Exceptional weather brings people in at Bampton

This season’s last charter fair in Devon will be remembered as much for the fair weather as the fine attractions.Devon’s last charter fair for 2024 took place on Thursday 31 October in the town of Bampton, and for the many visitors it will be remembered …

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Loughborough Fair lives up to its reputation

Historic tradition, unique atmosphere and fresh attractions combine to enhance Loughborough’s standing as a premier fair.When declaring the 803rd Loughborough Fair open, the Mayor, Cllr Dr Julie Bradshaw MBE, described it as a great historic tradition which catered for people of all ages. And it’s probably …

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Fantastic choice for visitors to this year’s Ilkeston Fair

A number of changes add variety to this historic Derbyshire fair at Ilkeston, which the Guild are hoping to extend for an extra day next year.Fresh attractions in every section of the 772nd Ilkeston Fair added to the fantastic choice visitors can find here each …

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Tavistock Goosey Fair continues to thrive

A traditional civic opening and a fine line-up of fairground entertainment triumphed over questionable weather at this year’s Tavistock Goosey Fair.Tavistock celebrated its annual Goosey Fair on Wednesday 9 October this year. As always, thousands of people flocked into the town to enjoy the mixture …

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Lively atmosphere at strong Yarm Fair

The blend of history and tradition together with a modern and energetic funfair make Yarm fair a unique experience.The Showmen’s Guild Northern Section presented the annual Yarm street fair from Thursday 17 to Saturday 19 October. The fair is located along the High Street and …

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Olympian at Stratford Mop opening

This year’s Stratford Mop was launched in some style, with a local Olympics medal winner joining Guild and civic officials for the opening ceremony on 12 October.On a fine autumn morning, two of the Guild’s top officials joined the elected heads of two local authorities, …

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Hull Fair: The crowds, the rides and the rain

A round up of the main attractions at Hull Fair, which enjoyed bumper weekends but a quieter midweek due to some unfavourable weather.Hull Fair has been on the rise since the pandemic, returning in 2021 with a bumper year, then record attendances in 2022. Although …

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Another success for Great Yarmouth October Fair

Despite the possibility of no funfair this year, it all came good in the end for the much anticipated fair in Great Yarmouth.Following several weeks of uncertainty due to council paving works surrounding the site, the Eastern Counties Section were once again able to present …

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Rain and mud mar Mega Fun Park’s visit to York

Unfavourable weather, financial uncertainty and a later visit than usual combine to blight Showmen’s stay at York Mega Funpark.Soft ground made for a difficult pull-on and build-up for George Rowland Tucker & Son’s stay at The Roko Health Club in York for their Mega Fun …

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