January 22, 2026

Category: Funfairs

More funfair news and features from around the fairground industry, exclusively for World’s Fair subscribers.

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Funfairs

From carnivals to Wakes, Showmen kept busy at Derbyshire fairs

Neil Calladineby Neil Calladine

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. Mickleover David Cox and his tenants were at Mickleover for the first of the Derbyshire fairs over the week …

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Riverside Festival offers visitors plenty of bang for their bucks

David Wraggby David Wragg

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 …

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

Malcolm Farrellyby Malcolm Farrelly

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 …

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Triumphant return of Bedford River Festival

David Springthorpeby David Springthorpe

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 …

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A full return for the historic Whitby Regatta

David Arthurby David Arthur

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, …

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Funfairs / Ride features

Henry Danter aims high with his new Barry Island ride

World's Fairby World's Fair

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 …

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Fun but no fireworks for Gloucester City Festival Funfair

Bill Laneby Bill Lane

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. Cheltenham James Danter and …

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Circus / Funfairs

David Weeks back home after accident

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We were very sorry to hear that David Weeks, well-known spieler and huge supporter of both funfairs and circus, had been unwell recently. David had a fall in his bedroom at home and broke his leg badly, necessitating a spell in hospital and an operation. …

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A long stay for Roses at Mitcham Status Fair this year

Desmond FitzGeraldby Desmond FitzGerald

Another bright and welcoming funfair keeps the people of this London residential suburb entertained for much of August, with an extended visit for the Mitcham Status Fair. Following successful visits to Hayes End in West London and South Hill Park in Bracknell, Roses Pleasure Parks …

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All eyes on Nottingham as the back-end begins

Lynne Whatmoreby Lynne Whatmore

The summer holidays have been and gone and the back-end begins, with Oxford St Giles getting the ball rolling, closely followed by the Mops and two of the country’s big ones – Nottingham Goose Fair and Hull. The summer may be over but there are …

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