Funfair news & features

Green light & new rides for Barnstaple Fair

by Martin BurridgeOctober 19, 2022October 19, 2022

Completion of a local development allows the Western Section to present Barnstaple Charter Fair at full size.The Queen’s passingJust two days before Showmen began arriving for the time honoured Barnstaple Charter Fair came the sad news that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II had passed away. …

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Pat Collins Funfairs returns to Stafford Common

by David PowderleyOctober 16, 2022October 16, 2022

Over the summer, the Harris Family t/a Pat Collins Funfairs have been touring the Black Country with visits to West Bromwich, Walsall, Darlaston, Bilston and Bloxwich. Business at these places was apparently pleasing.Last season, after a very successful spring fair on Stafford Common, the firm …

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Good crowds enjoy a strong line-up at Welland Steam & Country Rally

by Graham DownieOctober 11, 2022October 11, 2022

Last held in 2019, the Welland Steam & Country Rally returned to the calendar this year with a fairground that contained a fine selection of amusements. There were seven large rides in attendance at this Worcestershire event close to the Malvern Hills. Each one of …

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From carnivals to Wakes, Showmen kept busy at Derbyshire fairs

by Neil CalladineOctober 10, 2022October 10, 2022

A round-up of recent Derbyshire fairs at Mickleover, the Caribbean Carnival in Derby, Alvaston Park, Selston, Shirland Wakes Fair, Clowne Villa Park, The Big 1, and Matlock.MickleoverDavid Cox and his tenants were at Mickleover for the first of the Derbyshire fairs over the week ending 17 …

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Riverside Festival offers visitors plenty of bang for their bucks

by David WraggOctober 8, 2022October 8, 2022

Nottingham’s Riverside Festival returned with a bang as for the first time fireworks were on both Friday and the traditional Saturday nights.The event has become one of the biggest in the East Midlands – second only in popularity to Nottingham Goose Fair.Set in the stunning …

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Wakefield’s fairground fun in the sun at Thornes Park fair

by Malcolm FarrellyOctober 3, 2022October 3, 2022

Dinosaurs and character appearances added to excellent line-up of attractions make Thornes Park fair one of best ever.Presented by Evan Moran & Sons, it would be the second full week of opening before the Fun in the Sun event was truly able to live up …

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Triumphant return of Bedford River Festival

by David SpringthorpeOctober 2, 2022October 2, 2022

Considered by many to be one of the UK’s biggest and best free-to-enter events, the Bedford River Festival came back with a bang this year.Huge crowds turned out in glorious weather to enjoy what is probably one of the largest and finest free shows in …

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A full return for the historic Whitby Regatta

by David ArthurSeptember 29, 2022September 29, 2022

After not taking place at all in 2020, and a reduced event in 2021, the Whitby Regatta returned this year in all its full glory for the 182nd time.Getting underway by 10am every day over the extended weekend from Saturday 13 to Monday 15 August, the …

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Henry Danter aims high with his new Barry Island ride

by World's FairSeptember 28, 2022September 29, 2022

Henry Danter’s new attraction at the Welsh fun park is very big and very fast and apparently it’s causing quite a stir with thrill seekers far and wide.Back in March of this year, World’s Fair reported in an article on Barry Island Pleasure Park that …

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Fun but no fireworks for Gloucester City Festival Funfair

by Bill LaneSeptember 25, 2022September 25, 2022

Gloucester City Festival Funfair sees ten days in the park but no carnival parade or firework display this year.Cheltenham and Gloucester enjoyed visits from the Showmen early in the school holidays, courtesy of James Danter and Bob Wilson & Sons.CheltenhamJames Danter and Sons returned to …

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