Funfairs take place throughout the year at locations all across the country with lots on offer to keep everyone entertained.
The UK’s Biggest Funfairs
Have a read through our listing below to discover some of the UK’s biggest and best funfairs which take place on an annual basis.
Travelling Funfairs
Travelling fairs visit towns and cities across the UK throughout the year, often forming part of agricultural shows and carnivals.
There are many great travelling fairs to attend, ranging from local village funfairs to huge annual events. We have compiled the list of events below to help indicate what’s on and when.
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Funfairs in February 2025
Theres a number of funfairs taking place in February at towns and cities right across the UK.
King’s Lynn Mart
Traditionally the opening to the travelling fair season, King’s Lynn Mart has a special place in the hearts of the travelling show people.
The annual event continues a tradition from the later half of the nineteenth century when the King’s Lynn Mart was a spectacular event in which Frederick Savage of King’s Lynn displayed his latest roundabouts and fairground attractions to the showmen. This display of new machines and amusements continues today with the showmen vying to display the latest rides and attractions.
This is one of the first funfairs in the Showmen’s calendar where new rides are tried out and old favourites brought out from winter storage.
Avon Valley Adventure Park
While the park is closed during February Half Term, C.Porters Fun Fair will be based at Avon Valley to bring some thrills for all ages to the holiday!
Buy a wristaband for unlimited rides.
Plymouth Valentines Fair
Are you ready for an unforgettable adventure filled with dinosaurs, superheroes, and your favorite TV characters? Mark your calendars, because the ultimate family-friendly funfair is coming to Plymouth.
Milton Keynes Unlimited Funpark
Get ready for a fantastic day out with one-price entry, giving you unlimited access to all the rides and attractions for 2.5 hours!
Whether you’re seeking thrills or family-friendly fun, theres something for everyone.
Brooklands Valentines Fair
Join the excitement at Brooklands Valentines Fair. Enjoy thrilling rides and fun for everyone in a great atmosphere.
Doncaster Valentines Funfair
A free entry event with a great line up of your favourite rides including Waltzer, Tagada, Freak Out and even a family roller coaster!
Funfairs in March 2025
Funderworld Bristol
Funderworld offers a great lineup of over 25 Rides and attractions. The event is packed with fun, unique thrill rides and rollercoasters plus a whole host of traditional funfair favourites appealing to all ages.
Thrill Rides include the 60m Sky Swing, Airmaxx, and the Crazy Mouse Roller Coaster. There’s plenty for children too with a whole host of little rides, soft play and inflatable attractions.
Funfairs in April 2025
Kirkcaldy Links Market
As featured on the BBC TV Show, ‘Showpeople Licensed To Thrill‘, Kirkcaldy Links Market is the Longest Street Fair In Europe!
Its the pinnacle of the Showpeople’s calendar, featuring over 60 rides and £100m worth of equipment.
Funfairs in May 2025
Burntisland Summer Fairground Fife
Throughout the summer months, a good portion of Burntisland Links is transformed with the annual summer fairground. Showmen arrive with their rides and set up from the end of May, and it gets progressively busier with more arriving as the holiday season gets into full swing. As well as the many and varied rides, side stalls, bingo etc., there are plenty of kiosks which offer food, snacks, and drinks.
Northallerton Street Fair
Taking place annually in May, the High Street in the North Yorkshire town of Northallerton is taken over by a festival-style feeling.
The ever-popular event brings fairground rides, food stalls and fun for all the family to Northallerton over a four-day schedule, which normally includes the Bank Holiday Monday.
Funfairs in June 2025
The Hoppings – Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
The summer event is a tradition like no other in Newcastle and, as Europe’s biggest travelling funfair, The Hoppings’ offers some spectacular rides as well as all the old favourites such as the beautiful carousel and fairground stalls which appeal to all.
Cambridge Midsummer Fair
Cambridge Midsummer Fair is one of the oldest fairs in England, dating back to a charter granted by King John in 1211.
The event features over 50 rides and attractions catering for all members of the family.
Funfairs in September 2025
Nottingham Goose Fair
Officially Europe’s biggest traveling fair, the Nottingham Goose Fair is a year event that both residents and tourists flock to every single year. Spread across a 20 acre site, the fair is packed full of games, attractions and rollercoasters.
Stokesley Fair
Stokesley fair takes over most of the open space in the town centre, covering the cobbles on both sides of the High Street before extending to fully occupy The Plain and then College Square at its eastern extremity.
Funfairs in October 2025
Hull Fair
Hull Fair is one of the largest travelling fairs in Europe, with over 250 rides and an array of attractions. It offers traditional favourites such as waltzers and dodgems, alongside new and exciting rides.
West Devon Tavistock Goose Fair
Tavistock Goose Fair, is an annual event, held in the charming market town of Tavistock in Devon. The fair has been enchanting locals and visitors alike for centuries. With its unique blend of traditional festivities, thrilling rides, and mouthwatering treats, the Tavistock Goose Fair is a must-visit event that promises a day filled with joy and laughter.
Ilkeston Charter Fair
Thousands of visitors come to enjoy the exciting and spectacular white-knuckle rides together with the more traditional side shows at Ilkeston Charter Fair.
For virtually an entire week, Ilkeston Town Centre is transformed into a vast fairground filled with colour, lights and action for this popular event.
Yarm Fair
Every year for 3 nights in October, Yarm High Street is taken over by wild rides, flashing lights, and the mouth-watering smell of churros for the annual fair.
The fair features many popular rides, including the Crazy Frog, Tagada, ‘Miami, ‘Exciter’ and the Ghost Train.
Stratford-upon-Avon Runaway Mop Fair
Funfairs in November 2025
Loughborough Fair
Loughborough Fair takes place in the town centre every November, bringing thousands of people into the town for family fun and entertainment.
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland London
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland runs for six magical weeks from November to January, with a variety of attractions, activities, entertainment, food, drinks and so much more available.
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