December 6, 2024

Category: Funfairs

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Great Yarmouth Easter Fair: three fairs in one

David Arthurby David Arthur

Reasonable weather and an impressive selection of attractions keeps business steady at Great Yarmouth’s Easter fair.The Norwich and Eastern Counties Section in conjunction with Great Yarmouth Borough Council presented the Great Yarmouth Easter Fair over the week following Easter.The fair commenced with a civic opening …

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Skegness Pier wins funding for Mellors Group plans

Owen Ralphby Owen Ralph

Skegness Pier could be restored to its original length if the Mellors Group’s long-term goals for the structure are realised after the award of a £5 million grant.It was announced in March that Skegness Pier would be the sole East Midlands recipient in the latest …

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Fresh rides for Blackburn Easter Fair

David Powderleyby David Powderley

Strong marketing and two fresh major attractions boosted the North West’s largest bank holiday funfair.Regarded as Lancashire’s largest Easter Bank Holiday funfair, this historic Blackburn event did not disappoint, with over 55 rides, games and catering outlets in attendance.Witton Country Park was once again the …

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Kirkcaldy Links Market: Scotland’s most spectacular fair

Niall Cockburnby Niall Cockburn

With a fine selection of crowd-pleasing rides and attractions, Kirkcaldy Links Market maintains its reputation as Scotland’s largest and most spectacular fair.The Kingdom of Fife is home to some of Scotland’s biggest and most prestigious fairs throughout the calendar year, but in April, for many …

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Tir Prince takes another step forward

John Kirkbrideby John Kirkbride

Pending a successful planning application, Tir Prince funfair at Kinmel Bay in North Wales could benefit from significant expansion.When we spoke to Adam Williams last year about his Tir Prince amusement park and harness racing track on the edge of Towyn, he told us about …

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New Miami & Booster for Heaton Park

Owen Ralphby Owen Ralph

With all rides £2 a pop, Michael Mulhearn’s Easter fair at Heaton Park in Manchester provided a fantastic value Easter bank holiday presentation.BoosterWhilst this was primarily a family funfair, when World’s Fair called on the first Tuesday afternoon (April 4), a group of teenagers was making …

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Big plans for bustling Barry Island

Garfield Jenkinsby Garfield Jenkins

With fresh rides at the pleasure park and Henry Danter‘s plans for a brand new holiday park, the future at Barry Island is looking bright.World’s Fair paid another visit to Barry Island Pleasure Park recently to see what was going on following the winter months. We were surprised …

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Busy at Barnsley fair

Richard Sissonsby Richard Sissons

Barnsley’s first fair of the year saw a first-time visitor among varied attractions.Barnsley’s first fair of the season took place on the car park of Barnsley’s football ground from Thursday 16 to Sunday 19 March. As usual there was a first class selection of attractions …

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Treorchy fair sees good business despite mixed weather

Garfield Jenkinsby Garfield Jenkins

Open for just four days from Thursday 9 to Sunday 12 March, Andrew Holmes’ fair at Treorchy in the Rhondda Valley experienced rain, snow and sunshine on the first evening. This obviously affected visitor numbers, but some sunshine brought the people out, and business on …

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Hindley fair goers enjoy a mix of new rides & old favourites

World's Fairby World's Fair

Three debut attractions at Hindley Market spring fun fair help bring a fresh feel to the annual event for 2023.ToxicMaking its second appearance of the season so far at Hindley’s spring fair was the Toxic out-facing Afterburner-type ride from Graham Sedgwick and son-in-law Mason Gore. …

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