Where: | Hull, Humberside- at Walton Street, near the Stadium |
When: | Early October |
Time: | Weekdays mostly 2-11 pm, Saturdays 12 noon- 11 pm |
Hull Fair is one of the oldest events in the city, dating back to a charter of 1279, though the focus over the years has changed to a huge funfair, which (amongst a couple of others!) claims to be the largest travelling funfair in Europe. It’s certainly extensive, with over 250 rides, numerous sideshows and a plethora of enticing food stalls which line the Walton Street approach to the fair site. It takes place over two weekends in October and the week between and operates every day except Sunday; it’s officially opened by the Mayor of Kingston upon Hull on the first Friday at 5pm, who rings a bell to announce that the fair is open for business. The fair has only been cancelled during war and pestilence; in years when Nottingham Goose Fair takes place over part of the same period, the fair may be bigger the second weekend as some rides move up to join the others. There are traditional favourites like big wheels, dodgems, gallopers and helter-skelters, and plenty of rides for younger children, as well as modern white-knuckle rides with a constant background of screaming! Some fairs specialise in a particular foodstuff, and the traditional treats at Hull Fair are pomegranates, which are at their best at this time of year, and Brandy Snaps- you’ll see many stalls offering them as well as seemingly every other possible type of tasty snack. You’ll also find fortune tellers, tests of skill, hook-a-duck and lots of other attractions. It’s bright, loud and flashy and lots of fun!
Helpful Hints
In 2025 the fair should run from Friday 3rd to Saturday 11th October (except closed Sunday 5th)- to be confirmed. Rides operate until 11 pm each night, and most days start at 2pm, though it’s from noon on Saturdays.
Admission to the site is free with charges made for individual rides, and most can accept card payments though cash may be preferred.The fair operates from Friday of the first weekend to Saturday of the second, inclusive, but is closed on the Sunday.
There’s a regular service from the Park and Ride at Priory Park (recommended).
Click here for the Hull websites: https://www.visithull.org and https://www.hull.gov.uk/arts-and-leisure/leisure
and here for the event Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/hullfair
It is my first time visiting and want to know if it is free to enter
Hi Amponsah,
It was my first visit last year- it’s free to get in, you just pay for any rides you want to go on. Enjoy!
Best wishes,
Averil
Thank you ❤️
Very good but busy l hop this year it’s going to be better thank you for the support see you in October 4th
Thanks Josh- let’s hope for some good weather!
Best wishes,
Averil
I hop some big rides come this year Looking forward to this see you on the 26th September 2024 and do you know what stalls are coming this year thank you so much for setting the fair every year you do a good job see you in October the 4 th
Hi Josh- not sure what rides are expected this year but I just looked at the official Facebook page and it says updates are coming soon so keep checking at https://www.facebook.com/hullfair for news!
Best wishes,
Averil
Thank you so much for your kind help it does help me thank you thank take care Joshua chandler ❤️Love you so much
Hi Josh- Many thanks for the kind words- it’s always nice to be appreciated. I was glad to help- and I hope you enjoy the fair!
Best wishes,
Averil
I did like it but can’t you tell me what rides are coming next year thanks you love you ❤️stay strong 💪
Sorry Josh I haven’t got a clue as it’s not up to me- we’ll just have to wait and see!
Best wishes,
Averil