Ilkeston Charter Fair returns for its 774th year

Summarised from Derbyshire Live's report · Updated 23 Oct, 07:32 · Archive

Ilkeston's Charter Fair, which began in the 1250s, has reopened with fairground rides and attractions.

Ilkeston's Charter Fair has reopened after King Henry III granted permission for a fair to be held in 1252. Now in its 774th year, the event brings fairground rides and traders from across the Midlands to the town centre each year.

The fair officially opened on Thursday 22 October, with rides and stalls having been available from Wednesday 21 October. It runs from 12pm to 11pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. On Sunday 25 October, opening times are 1pm to 8pm, with the first two hours designated 'quiet time' with no lights or music to make the event accessible for younger attendees and those sensitive to loud noises and bright lights.

The fair was extended from four to five days last year to allow travelling showmen to keep their rides operating through the weekend rather than packing up on Saturday night.

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• 8 brilliant photos as Ilkeston Charter Fair returns for 774th yearThe town centre has become home to fairground rides and bright lightsDerbyshire Live · 23 Oct, 07:00

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