The world famous Goose Fair is set to return to the Forest Recreation Ground at the end of September for a special ten-day event. It is the first time in the fair's long history, running from Friday 30 September to Sunday 9 October.
After two years away due to the pandemic, Goose Fair is sure to be welcomed again. It sees more than 250 rides and attractions come to Nottingham with thrills for all ages.
As one of the largest travelling fun fairs in Europe, there is plenty for everyone. This year sees new rides come to Goose Fair, including the Void Extreme, as well as lots of returning favourites such as Ice Jet Matterhorn, Star Flyer and two Giant Wheels giving panoramic views across the fair and the city beyond.
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All the Goose Fair classics will also be in attendance such as Gallopers and the Cake Walk, which is the only ride still operating that featured when the fair was still held in Old Market Square. Plus there will be lots of side-show games such as Hook-a-duck.
Food is always a highlight at the fair. It has long had the tradition of mushy peas with mint sauce, Grantham gingerbread and Cock-on-a-Stick. If you want to break away from the tradition, visitors will be able to eat their way around the world with a diverse range of food from Spanish Churros, handmade Italian pizza, Mexican tacos, Nigerian fried plantain and Hawaiian Poke bowls, to name but a few.
The Nottingham Post will be providing money off ride vouchers, that save 50p off participating rides and attractions. The coupons can add up to a saving of £20.
They can be used during the opening hours from Monday to Thursday and from 4pm until 6pm on Fridays. The vouchers are not valid after 6pm on Friday or on Saturday and Sunday.
Vouchers are available as e-vouchers downloadable to your phone or from special editions of the Nottingham Post. The coupons can be found in the Nottingham Post on Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th September, Monday 3rd and Tuesday 4th October.
Councillor Pavlos Kotsonis, Portfolio Holder for Leisure, Culture and Planning at Nottingham City Council, said: “Goose Fair has a special place in the life of our city and it’s great to see it back this year, bigger and better than ever after two years away. We are very proud of its more than 700-year history and so many Nottingham people have a story to tell about it.
“Whether you are looking forward to the big rides or just having a go at hook-a-duck, it’s great to welcome Goose Fair back to the city.”
Showman’s Guild for Notts & Derby branch chair, William Percival, said: “Nottingham Goose Fair is one of the largest travelling fairs in Europe that welcomes over 400,000 visitors each year. Members of the Showmen’s Guild are thrilled to be back in Nottingham, and look forward to welcoming visitors from across the region and beyond during the specially extended ten-day fair.”
Opening times:
Friday 30th 4pm to 11.30pm
Saturday 1st 12noon to 11.30pm
Sunday 2nd 12noon to 9pm
Monday 3rd 4pm to 10.30pm
Tuesday 4th 4pm to 10.30pm
Wednesday 5th 4pm to 10.30 pm
Thursday 6th 4pm to 11.00pm
Friday 7th 4pm to 11.30pm
Saturday 8th 12noon to 11.30pm
Sunday 9th 12noon to 9pm
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