Salisbury Charter Fair details confirmed

Tuesday, 26 September 2023 01:00

Salisbury City Council have confirmed the details for this year's Charter Fair that will take place in the Market Place and Guildhall Square.

Salisbury Charter Fair will open on Sunday, 15th October, until Wednesday, 18th October, in Salisbury Market Place and Guildhall Square.

The fair will light up the centre of Salisbury with an exciting variety of traditional and modern rides, stalls and attractions.

In 1227 - seven years after the building of Salisbury Cathedral began - King Henry III granted a Charter to the Bishop of Salisbury to hold a fair on the third Monday in October.

The Charter Fair attracts thousands of people to the Market Place every year, bringing plenty of fun for all the family with traditional fair favourites, including the carousel, dodgems and waltzer. Feeling brave? Try out Oxygen - the exciting new ride for thrill seekers! There will also be street food and sweet treats, including toffee apples, to enjoy.

The Mayor of Salisbury, Councillor Atiqul Hoque, will officially open the Charter Fair on Sunday, 15th October, at 2 pm alongside fellow Salisbury City Councillors and Showmen’s Guild Western Section members.

Juvenile rides will cost just £2 until 6 pm.

The Fair will open from 2 pm until 9 pm on Sunday and then from 11 am until 10 pm Monday through to Wednesday.

More from Local News

Residents encouraged to join Wiltshire and Swindon Countryside Access Forum

Wiltshire Council is encouraging its residents to join the Wiltshire and Swindon Countryside Access Forum (WSCAF) to share their views and advise the council on improving access to the countryside and on rights of ways matters.
Cabinet agrees new strategy to support children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

A plan that maps out how Wiltshire Council and partners will work with families, children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) for the next five years has been agreed.
Pommie Pilgrims walking all 42 cathedrals to take on Winchester to Salisbury

Pilgrims walking to all 42 Anglican Cathedrals are taking on the 26 miles between Winchester and Salisbury Cathedrals over the next two days, aiming to raise funds for their local church in Derbyshire.
Paddington is coming to Salisbury

Salisbury will see a Paddington bear statue arrive in the city centre as part of a trail being installed by film producers.
Police target night-time economy to tackle spiking

Wiltshire Police is increasing activity in the night-time economy as part of a national week of action to tackle spiking.
Visitors flock to Berwick St John Country Fayre

Thousands of visitors flocked to Berwick St John Country Fayre for a packed weekend of fun activities in aid of the Stars Appeal, Salisbury Hospital’s Charity.
Be a Chorister for a Day returns to Salisbury Cathedral this October

On Saturday, October 12th, Salisbury Cathedral returns with the fun and free event Be a Chorister for a Day.
Salisbury fire station holds open day this Saturday

After the success of its open day over the last two years, Salisbury Fire Station is opening its doors to the local community again this weekend.