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
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Hull Fair comes to Albert Ave as giant hook a duck competition fills new lido
Albert Avenue Pools and Fitness has been officially opened by the Lord Mayor, with a giant game of hook a duck in the new lido.
Following the unveiling of a … More
Hull Fair road closures plus weekly traffic and travel update – 29 September
Here is the latest breakdown of scheduled and emergency works taking place across Hull over the next few weeks. All works are subject to change. For the latest updates:
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5 things in Hull to look forward to in 2023
As another year ends, it’s time to look ahead and see what Hull has in store for the new year. Here’s a selection of things in Hull to look forward … More
Warning over “Huggy Wuggy” toys following Hull Fair
A warning has been issued after a particular type of soft toy available at Hull Fair was found to be dangerous.
More than 400 ‘Huggy Wuggy’ and ‘Huggy Wuggy Baby … More
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
Come along for the ride as Hull Fair returns for 2022!
One of Europe’s largest travelling fairs will return to Hull this week for its 728th year.
Opening this Friday 7 October, and taking over 16 acres of Walton Street … More
What’s on in Hull – October 2022
A rollercoaster ride in motion at Hull Fair.
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
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
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
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
Submit your Hull Fair memories for this online exhibition
An appeal for memories of Hull Fair is being made ahead of the launch of an online exhibition.
Residents are being asked to contribute with photographs, stories and artwork from … More
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.
Watch Hull Fair come to life in this amazing timelapse
Check out this fantastic timelapse courtesy of KCOM and watch the Walton Street fairground come to life.
Meet Gilbert – Hull Fair’s oldest showman
Gilbert has been attending his beloved fair for more than 50 years.
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
Hull Fair 2019 to bring two big wheels for first time
White-knuckle rides, tasty treats, fairground stalls, bright lights and music are back in the city as Hull Fair opens on Friday.
It is the 726th consecutive year the city has … More
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
Hull parks: 5 things you might not know
It’s Love Parks Week, so pack up the picnic and head to one of the city’s great green spaces this weekend. We have put together five facts about the … More
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