Funfair News and Features
A well established feature of Long Eaton Carnival Fair is the display of fairground models in the craft tent, these days organised by Perry Thomas. This year the display took the form of a large fair along the side of the tent with a smaller …
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In the March issue of World’s Fair we reported that Patrick Hill had received a commendation for bravery from the West Midlands Police for coming to …
We caught up with veteran Showman John Biddall recently as he attended the annual street fair at the Hampstead Summer Festival. Hampstead Summer Festival returned in style again this year, as did the popular street fair held on the capital’s Heath Street. Now in its …
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From humble beginnings on Redcar seafront, Stanley Reeves, along with his wife Debbie, have created a business to be reckoned with. S&D Leisure’s Moose Bar is a well-known sight at major fairs in the UK and appeared recently at Newcastle Town Moor, where it served …
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Penzance Mazey Day led a number of celebrations and festivals in Cornwall in late June and early July, with Ben De-Vey paying tribute to the …
After being postponed in May, Worcester Hot Air Balloon Festival attracted not only tens of thousands of attendees, but also the largest number of funfair attractions seen in the town in some time. The Worcester Hot Air Balloon Festival, postponed due to ground conditions in …
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A sprinkling of new acts helps boost another excellent production from the consistent Circus Funtasia. Burrs Country Park in Bury is a regular venue for this show, making a delightful setting, and it’s where World’s Fair caught up with this year’s production. It was presented under …
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The National Piers Society has announced that in Year of the Pier 2023, its coveted annual prize is awarded to Southend Pier in Essex, the longest pleasure pier in the world. Cromer Pier in Norfolk was voted second, followed by Brighton Palace Pier in East Sussex which …
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Two UK destinations have featured in the top ten of a list of the best amusement parks in the world. The new Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards are based on the analysis of data collected over 12 months by Tripadvisor users, to identify the top attractions …
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Here are a few of the Showpeople caught by our camera at Newcastle Town Moor Hoppings fair: Riley, Carla and Blake Holdsworth. John Ashcroft. Connor and Roxanne Cowie Rochelle, Blake and Stevie Boswell William and Maxwell Smith. Tina Crow in the paybox Sammy and Rachel …
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