Category: Funfairs

Bimbo Bishton’s Gallopers add Victorian authenticity to Worcester’s annual Christmas Fayre.The first day of the 2024 Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre dawned bright – even if the thermometer was hovering around zero. After the heavy rain of less than a week before, which led to the …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …