The rides are arriving for Loughborough Fair

Tuesday, 8 November 2022 at 10:55

Granby Street car park is now closed as it is being used for attractions and rides.

Loughborough Fair starts tomorrow evening and the first rides have started to arrive at Granby Street car park.

The fair will be opened at 6 pm tomorrow by the Mayor of Charnwood, Cllr Jennifer Tillotson.

She will read the fair proclamation which will declare the 801st Loughborough Fair open.

The historic fair will be running from Wednesday the 9th to Saturday the 12th of November.

Cllr Jenny Bokor, the lead member for Loughborough said: “The build-up to Loughborough Fair has already begun and I am one of many across Charnwood who can’t wait to see it fill the town centre.

“It is always a great spectacle and to see families and friends enjoy the rides, attractions and food and drink stalls is just so special.”

Granby Street car park is now closed as it is being used for attractions and rides.

Charnwood Borough Council has released a list of rides that will be at the fair.

They include:

Dodgems
Superbob
Bomber
Seastorm
Megaspin
Tagada
Matterhorn
Atmosphere
Miami
Starflyer

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