Ruddington ‘Wakes’ Funfair

This is an annual, traditional, family Funfair called Ruddington ‘Wakes’. It is run by David Cox Family Amusements, and it’ll run until Sunday 30th of June on Sellors’ Recreation Ground – also known as Sellors’ Playing Field – running along Wilford Road. The 5-day event continues on Friday 28th June at 5pm – and will start from 2pm this weekend (Sat 29th & Sun 30th). If you live in Ruddington, walking to the Funfair is recommended. For those not in the village there’s some free onsite parking. Alternatively, except on Sunday, you can catch NCT’s Navy 3 bus…

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Ruddington ‘Wakes’ Funfair

This is an annual, traditional, event called Ruddington ‘Wakes’ and it’s run by David Cox Family Amusements. The Funfair runs until Sunday 30th June on Sellors’ Playing Field/Recreation Ground, along Wilford Road. The family event start-time is 5pm on Thursday 27th & Friday 28th June – and from 2pm at the weekend. If you live in Ruddington, walking to the Funfair is recommended. For those not in the village there’s some free onsite parking. Alternatively, except on Sunday, you can catch NCT’s Navy 3 bus service direct to the fair alighting at Paget Crescent bus stop. The…

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Ruddington ‘Wakes’ Funfair

This annual, traditional, Funfair is called Ruddington ‘Wakes’ and the 5-day family event continues at the weekend. It starts from 2pm on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th of June at Sellors’ Playing Field/Recreation Ground, alongside Wilford Road. If you live in Ruddington, walking to the Funfair is recommended. For those not in the village there’s some free onsite parking. Alternatively, except on Sunday, you can catch NCT’s Navy 3 bus service direct to the fair alighting at Paget Crescent bus stop. The Green 10 bus takes you as far as the village centre…

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Ruddington ‘Wakes’ Funfair

This is an annual, traditional, family event.  The Funfair called Ruddington ‘Wakes’, run by David Cox Family Amusements, is on from Wednesday 26th to Sunday 30th of June on Sellors’ Recreation Ground/Playing Field, beside Wilford Road. The 5-day event starts at 5pm on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday and begins from 2pm at the weekend.  Entry is FREE, then you pay per person for each ride. If you live in Ruddington, walking to the Funfair is recommended. For those not in the village there’s some free onsite parking. Alternatively, except on Sunday, you can catch NCT’s…

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Ruddington ‘Wakes’ FunFair

It’s the last day of the traditional, family Funfair! Ruddington ‘Wakes’ – on from 2pm today (Sunday 26th June). If you’re a Ruddington resident, walking to the Funfair is recommended. For visitors not in the village there is some free onsite parking. Alternatively, except on Sunday, you can catch Nottingham City Transport’s Navy 3 bus service direct to the fair alighting at Paget Crescent bus stop. The Green 10 bus takes you as far as the village centre and back in the evenings and on Sunday. Originally “The Wakes” were held…

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Ruddington ‘Wakes’ Funfair

Ruddington’s traditional, family funfair continues this weekend. The annual event is on from 2pm on Saturday 25th and on Sunday 26th June. If you’re a Ruddington resident, walking to the funfair is recommended. For visitors not in the village there is some free onsite parking. Alternatively, except on Sunday, you can catch Nottingham City Transport’s Navy 3 bus service direct to the fair alighting at Paget Crescent bus stop. The Green 10 bus takes you as far as the village centre and back in the evenings and on Sunday. Originally “The…

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Ruddington ‘Wakes’ Funfair

This is an annual, traditional, family event. Ruddington ‘Wakes’ dates back over one hundred years, when the St Peter’s Feast was the start of the school holidays in the village (around the 29th of June). For 2022, the rides and attractions open at 5pm on Wednesday 22nd, Thursday 23rd & Friday 24th and from 2pm on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June. Thankfully this means those attending the funfair should not be impacted by noise, vibration and dust from the Bloor Homes development site on the former Green Belt land…

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