Funfair news & features

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, …

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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 …

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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. Cheltenham James Danter and …

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David Weeks back home after accident

by World's FairSeptember 24, 2022September 25, 2022

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

by Desmond FitzGeraldSeptember 22, 2022September 25, 2022

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

by Lynne WhatmoreSeptember 20, 2022September 25, 2022

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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Barnstaple Fair back to normal for 2022

by Lynne WhatmoreSeptember 17, 2022September 25, 2022

The Showmen’s Guild Western Section has notched up two recent successes with Barnstaple Fair set to return to its usual ground and a new 10-year agreement signed for Bridgwater. This post was published in the August edition of World’s Fair: Things are looking up in …

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Come to the beach… in Manchester!

by Owen RalphSeptember 15, 2022September 25, 2022

Who says Greater Manchester is landlocked? The North West’s most populated county hosted no fewer than four beach-themed fairs and events over the recent school summer holidays. Prestwich The longest established of them all, Come To The Beach by Carousel Funfairs (Gary Gore and Daley …

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Iconic pier bounces back with record post-Covid sales

by World's FairSeptember 14, 2022September 25, 2022

Brighton’s Palace Pier has made a robust recovery following the pandemic with business even better than predicted. Brighton Pier Group PLC, owners of the famous Palace Pier in Brighton, has reported that turnover in its most recent financial year has topped the £40 million mark. …

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Countdown to Christmas as Hyde Park tickets go on sale

by World's FairSeptember 5, 2022September 25, 2022

Winter Wonderland will be returning to London’s Hyde Park over the coming festive season. With a bit of luck we still have some sunshine and warm weather to enjoy this year, but as all Showmen and women know, business is business and planning ahead is …

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