Despite losing an evening after Storm Babet caused the closure of the Bridlington Charter Fun Fair, thousands of vistors have flocked to the Moorfield Car Park over the past few days.
After the traditional opening of the Charter Fair on Wednesday 18th October by the Chairman of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Cllr John Whittle, the ringing of the Fair Bell heralded the start of a tradition that dates back to 1200.
Spokesman for the Fun Fair, Marshall Waddington, explained: “We wereback up and running as normal on Saturday and it was business as usual.
The first First Charter granting permission to hold a fair in Bridlington was back in the year AD 1200 when King John of England was on the throne.
Bridlington Charter Fair is one of the oldest travelling fairs in the U.K. and has had several sites in the town including High Green in Old Town and the former Hilderthorpe Road Coach Park.
In 2021, by kind permission of local businessman John Hesp, the fair was held at Bridlington Caravan Centre on Bessingby Way.
Members of the Showmen’s Guild of Great Britain (Yorkshire Section) have attended Bridlington Fair for generations. They bring a variety of rides, stalls and shows and to ensure every visit is a safe and enjoyable experience.
Said John Breeze, who is the Fairground Site Manager: “We are delighted to make our annual visit to Bridlington, where we are all made highly welcome. It’s great to come back to see lots of familiar faces and new ones.”
