Hull Fair 2026
What to Expect
Visitor Guide & Essentials
Good to KnowWe recommend arriving 30 to 45 minutes before the scheduled start time (12:00) to comfortably check tickets, browse stalls or refreshments, and settle into your place.
Direct matchday bus services operate from Hull Paragon Interchange to Anlaby Road / West Park.
Official matchday parking at Walton Street car park (HU3 6JR) or the Priory Park & Ride.
The venue provides step-free level access, accessible restrooms, and welcomes registered assistance dogs. For companion seating or specific access accommodations, contact venue staff.
Hull Fair 2026 Dates & Opening Times
Hull Fair 2026 officially runs from Friday 9 October to Saturday 17 October 2026. Please note that by royal charter tradition, the fair is closed on Sunday 11 October.
- Opening Day (Friday 9 October): 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Saturdays (10 & 17 October): 12:00 PM (Noon) – 11:00 PM
- Sunday 11 October: CLOSED ALL DAY
- Monday 12 October – Friday 16 October: 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM daily
Hull Fair 2026 Tickets & Prices: Do You Need a Ticket?
Entry to Hull Fair is 100% FREE. You do not need to buy an admission ticket or book in advance — you can simply walk straight onto the Walton Street fairground site.
All rides, food stalls, and games are individually priced:
- Children's Rides: Typically £2.00 to £3.00 per ride.
- Family & Classic Rides (Ferris Wheel, Gallopers, Dodgems): Typically £3.00 to £4.00.
- Major Thrill & White-Knuckle Rides: Typically £4.00 to £5.00+ each.
- Side Stalls & Games (Hook-a-Duck, Darts, Rifle Range): Typically £2.00 to £3.00 per turn.
- Food & Sweets: Brandy snap from £2, nougat, candy floss, hot roast chestnuts, and loaded chips £3 to £7.
Payment: Cash vs. Card
While an increasing number of showmen now have contactless card machines, many stalls and smaller children's rides remain strictly cash-only due to mobile network congestion on site.
There are mobile cash ATMs situated at the north and south gates of Walton Street, but they charge withdrawal transaction fees and develop long queues during peak hours. We strongly recommend bringing £20 to £30 in cash per person before you arrive.
Parking & Getting to Walton Street
Parking in the immediate Walton Street area is strictly restricted with residents-only permit zones. We strongly advise using the council-run Park & Ride services or stadium parking.
👉 For complete parking details, shuttle buses, and map locations, see our Full Guide to Parking at Hull Fair 2026.
What to Expect at Europe's Largest Travelling Fair
Hull Fair occupies 16 acres of Walton Street and the neighbouring parkland with more than 250 rides, 80+ side stalls, and dozens of international food trucks. From 50-metre observation wheels giving panoramic views across the Humber to high-intensity reverse bungees and historic steam-driven carousels, there is entertainment for all generations.
Tips for Visiting in 2026
- Quietest Times: Monday to Thursday afternoons (2 PM – 5 PM) are ideal for families with young children and prams.
- Busiest Times: Friday evenings and Saturday nights attract peak crowds; expect queues for headline rides.
- Clothing: Walton Street is open to the elements — wear warm, waterproof layers and sturdy shoes for walking on asphalt and gravel.
- Brandy Snap: Wright's Brandy Snap stalls have traded at Hull Fair for over a century — don't leave without a bag of freshly rolled brandy snaps!