Historic Charter Fair lands in Salisbury
It dates back to 1227
A tradition almost as old as Salisbury itself returns to the city this afternoon as the Charter Fair lands in the Market Place.
The city centre space will be transformed into a hub of lights, noise, fun and excitement for the next four days.
The Charter Fair dates back to 1227 when King Henry III granted a charter to the Bishop of Salisbury to hold a fair on the third Monday in October.
The official opening of the fair will be made at 2pm this afternoon by Mayor of Salisbury Sven Hocking, following the traditional civic parade from the Guildhall to the twister ride.
There will then be speeches and a special blessing of the fair, marking the start of four days of thrilling entertainment and community celebration.
The Charter Fair will see the return of fairground classics such as the carousel, dodgems and waltzer, while, for thrill-seekers, the return of ‘Oxygen’ will bring adrenaline-pumping excitement.
The fair will also offer a range of family-friendly rides and stalls, with pricing for children’s rides reduced to £2.50 before 6.00pm.
An array of food and games will also be on offer to provide entertainment to everyone in the heart of the city.