Loughborough Fair returns to town for its 805th year

Loughborough's historic fair returns to the town centre today (Wednesday 11 November), bringing four days of fairground rides, attractions and traditional entertainment.

Loughborough Fair is back in town today (Wednesday 11 November), with thousands of visitors expected to enjoy one of the town's oldest traditions.

The fair is celebrating its 805th year and will take over several areas of the town centre, including Market Place, Market Street, Cattle Market, Ward’s End, Devonshire Square and Bedford Square.

Visitors can expect a range of fairground rides, family attractions, traditional stalls and food outlets, with the event running until Saturday (14 November).

The Mayor of Charnwood, Councillor Colin Hamilton, will officially open the fair at 5pm today by reading the traditional fair proclamation.

The fair has a long history in Loughborough, with its first official charter granted by King Henry III in 1221.

Opening times are 5pm until 11pm today, midday until 11pm on Thursday, and 11am until 11pm on Friday and Saturday.

Visitors are being reminded that some town centre car parks are closed to make room for the attractions. Granby Street car park will remain closed until Tuesday 17 November, while Bedford Square car parks are closed until Sunday 15 November.

Beehive Lane multi-storey and Southfield Road car parks remain available for visitors.

For more information, visit the Discover Charnwood website.