Hull Fair 2026

What to expect

Hull Fair takes over the entire Walton Street site with over 250 rides and stalls. From white-knuckle rollercoasters and ghost trains to traditional gallopers, hook-a-duck and the brandy snap stalls that have been a fixture for generations — there's something for every age.

Entry to the fairground is free. Rides and stalls are individually priced, with most rides costing £2–5 per person. The fair opens at noon daily and runs until 11pm, with the biggest crowds on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Tips for visiting

• Go mid-week — Thursday afternoons are the quietest; Friday and Saturday evenings are the busiest.
• Bring cash — most rides and stalls are cash only, though some now accept card.
• Dress for October — it can be cold and wet. Comfortable shoes are essential on the uneven ground.
• Budget around £20–30 per person for a few rides and something to eat.
• Try the brandy snap — Hull Fair's signature treat, sold fresh from stalls that have traded here for generations.

Getting there

Parking is very limited in the immediate area. Hull City Council runs dedicated park-and-ride services from several sites around the city during fair week — the most convenient option for most visitors.

The fairground is a 20-minute walk from Hull city centre, or a short bus ride on routes serving Anlaby Road and Hessle Road. East Yorkshire buses run additional services during fair week.

A Hull institution since 1278

Hull Fair has been held annually since 1278, making it one of the oldest surviving fairs in the world. It was originally a charter fair granted by King Edward I and has been held on or near Walton Street since the Victorian era.

For most Hull families it is a fixed point in the autumn calendar — the smell of brandy snap, the sound of generators, and the glow of lights visible from miles away are as much a part of the city as the Humber itself.