Loughborough Fair Opening by Mayor of Charnwood 13th November 2024
Loughborough Fair was enjoyed by thousands of visitors to the town during four days of fun. The Fair, operated by Charnwood Borough Council, returned for its 803rd year and took place from Wednesday, 13 November to Saturday, 16 November, 2024.
The Mayor of Charnwood, Councillor Dr Julie Bradshaw MBE, officially opened Loughborough Fair on Wednesday, 13 November.
Around 150 rides, stalls and attractions filled the town centre including much-loved favourites such as the waltzers and dodgems.
The morning of the Fair opening, The Mayor spoke with BBC Leicester’s Ady Dayman on his show:
Local showman liaison, Darren Jones, presented an official Loughborough Fair Bell to the Mayor and the borough to mark 50 years of Charnwood.
The first official Charter for the fair was granted to the Lord of the Manor, Hugh le Despencer, in 1221 by King Henry III. The fair was then held on St. Peter’s Day.
