Category: Funfairs

Described as a triumph of planning and determination, the new Kingdom of Winter event was deemed both an artistic and commercial success. From an idea and a plan that has been several years in the making, a brand new seasonal entertainment event arrived in East …

The famous Irn Bru Carnival has remained an important part of the festive tradition for Glasgow for more than 100 years and shows no sign of decreasing in popularity. For over 100 years the people of Glasgow have looked forward to the annual Carnival, from …

The Midlands Section presents another fine fair which is well supported by locals in the Hinckley area. Since it began in 1994 the Hinckley Tin Hat Fair has marked the beginning of Christmas festivities in the Hinckley and Bosworth area. It’s an important part of …

Christmas events keep Showmen busy across Northants and Leics as large crowds turn out for popular Higham Ferrers event. The 20th Higham Ferrers Christmas Sparkle was opened in front of a large crowd by the mayor, Cllr Nigel Brown. It started the festive season in …

New attractions and extended hours make Blackpool’s magical ‘Christmas by the Sea’ seasonal village better than ever. Once again for the Christmas period, Christmas by the Sea magical seasonal village set up on the Festival Headland on the promenade, opposite the famous Blackpool Tower. The …

Perseverance and public pressure sees the return of an impressive festive celebration in Stoke-on-Trent. Last year Stoke-on-Trent missed out on its Winter Wonderland and the annual transformation of a generally unused piece of ground opposite Hanley Bus Station on Birch Terrace. Here there was a …

Silcock Leisure Group Director attends Palace of Westminster and 10 Downing Street for women in business award. Serena Silcock-Prince, Operations Manager for Silcock Leisure Group, has won an MPHERoes award for women in business. She was nominated for the award by her local Southport MP …

The north Yorkshire town of Malton enjoys four weekends of fun and thrills courtesy of Waddington’s funfair. Friday 10 November heralded the start of the four weekend stint, where the fair opened Friday evenings and Saturdays until Saturday 2 December on the upper part of …

Adventure Island amusement park in Southend has announced it will be bringing a brand new ride to the popular attraction this year. Bosses confirmed on social media late last year that they are making space for the new ride, known as the Skydrop Tower. Plans …

Numbers take a dip as Great Yarmouth Autumn Fair moves to the town’s Market Square. Presented by the Norwich and Eastern Counties Section of the Showmen’s Guild, the third annual Autumn Fair in Great Yarmouth was open over five days, from Wednesday 25 to Sunday …