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Hull Fair 2026: Timings, Parking, Road Closures and New Attractions
Overview
Hull Fair returns to Walton Street from 9 to 17 October 2026, offering over 300 rides, traditional food, and new attractions including the world's tallest mobile ride, Elevate 85. The historic event features scheduled opening times, dedicated park-and-ride transport, local road closures, parking restrictions, and a temporary airspace drone restriction enforced by Humberside Police.
Key points
- Hull Fair runs from 9 October to 17 October 2026 at the Walton Street ground, opening at 16:00 BST on the first day and remaining closed on Sunday 11 October.
- New attractions for this year include Elevate 85 (the world's tallest mobile ride), Dexter Hackett's Joker ride, and the Sartori Techno Jump.
- Specific road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect on surrounding streets from 6 October until 18 October.
- Transport options include Priory Park and Humber Bridge Park and Ride services running until 23:00 daily, alongside public parking at the MKM Stadium and cycle parking at the Tigers Trust Arena.
- Humberside Police will enforce a temporary airspace restriction to prevent unauthorized drones from flying over the fair.
- Originating in the 13th century, the centuries-old fair continues to attract thousands of visitors, supported by local council planning and social media coverage.