Hull Fair

Aerial image of Hull Fairground at night with lights of rides and stalls

Hull celebrates 730 years of fair fun

One of Europe’s largest travelling fairs will return to Hull this week for its 730th year.

Opening this Friday (4 October) and taking over 16 acres of Walton Street … More






A shot of a fairground at night. Different coloured neon-lit stalls are in the foreground. A big wheel, lit white, takes up most of the picture

Hull Fair 2022 road closures

Hull Fair rolls into town tomorrow, and a number of road closures and parking restrictions will be in place.

This year’s fair will run from Friday 7 October to Saturday … More




A shot of a fairground at night. Different coloured neon-lit stalls are in the foreground. A big wheel, lit white, takes up most of the picture

The countdown to Hull Fair has begun!

There are less than three weeks until Hull Fair begins. The earliest stages of set-up have already begun, and it will not be long before Showmen and women begin arriving … More


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Hull Fair charter honoured for another year

The 800-year Hull Fair charter will still be honoured this year, despite the event not taking place.

On the official date of the ancient agreement, Sunday 11 October, a single … More


Hull Fair brought to life in digital exhibition

The sights and sounds of Hull Fair can still be enjoyed this year thanks to a digital exhibition that launches this weekend.

The exhibition, Hull Fair, includes specially commissioned videos … More


A shot of a fairground at night. Different coloured neon-lit stalls are in the foreground. A big wheel, lit white, takes up most of the picture

Hull Fair unable to go ahead for 2020

Hull City Council has today confirmed, together with the Showman’s Guild, that Hull Fair will not go ahead this year.

Since the announcement in May that the event would be … More


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Coronavirus: Hull events cancelled for 2020

The Lord Mayor’s Gala, Veteran’s Weekend and Hull Fair have all been cancelled for 2020.

Due to take place in June, July and October, the decision to cancel the events … More



A group admires the spectacular, Last Judgement canvas replica by Michelangelo at the 13th century Great Hall in Winchester. © Zachary Culpin/Solent News and Photo Agency

5 things to do in Hull this weekend

Hull Minster is to host a must-see exhibition of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel masterpiece. For the first time, the famous work adorning the ceiling of the chapel in the Vatican can be viewed from up close.



A shot of a fairground at night. Different coloured neon-lit stalls are in the foreground. A big wheel, lit white, takes up most of the picture

5 things to do in Hull this weekend

A pattie butty at Bob Carver’s, a chat with a palm-reader, a stroll down Walton Street to munch on brandy snap and candy floss, or a ride on not one … More



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Hull Fair to see new parking restrictions in place

New parking restrictions will be in place during Hull Fair next month.

Several streets in Hull will have parking restrictions increased to allow only parking for residents with permits during … More



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