What time does the East Anglian Game fair open?

The East Anglian Game & Country Fair at Euston Estate opens at 8:00 AM on both Saturday and Sunday, with the event running until 6:00 PM. The 2026 event takes place on April 25th and 26th.

What time does the East Anglian Country Fair open?

How To Find Us. The East Anglian Game & Country Fair will be held at Euston Estate, Thetford, IP24 2QH. Opening Times: Saturday & Sunday 8am – 6pm.

Where is the Game Fair in 2026?

24 – 26 JULY 2026, RAGLEY HALL.

In what year did the East Anglian Game and Country Fair begin?

The East Anglian Game & Country Fair began in 2004 and is an annual two day, family event taking place on April 25th & 26th 2026 at the Euston Estate near Thetford, just off the A11.

What date is the Game Fair on?

The Game Fair 2026 Fri 24 - Sun 26 Jul 2026 Ragley Hall.

East Anglian Game & Country Fair 23rd & 24th April 2022

What is the best time to visit the fair?

Best Times of Day to Avoid Crowds

• Mornings Just After Opening (Until 11 AM) Mornings are a hidden gem. ...
• Mid-Afternoon on Weekdays (2 PM to 4 PM) Many people take lunch breaks around noon or wait until the evening to visit. ...
• Last Hour Before Closing. ...
• Tuesday or Wednesday. ...
• Monday and Thursday (Early in the Day)

When did The Game Fair start?

The Game Fair, which has been running since 1958, features a range of field sports, including shooting and fishing, as well as more than 700 trade stands.

What is the nickname of the East Anglian Derby?

In recent years it has sometimes been humorously called the Old Farm derby, a reference to the Old Firm derby played between rival Glasgow clubs Celtic and Rangers, and to the prominence of agriculture in East Anglia. The derby has been described as one of the best derbies in the UK.

What is the oldest fair in the UK?

Celebrating 900 years of Hereford May Fair, the oldest surviving chartered fair in Britain. Historical fairground memorabilia and photographs, archive footage and stories of all the fun of the fair.

What is the biggest country fair in the UK?

The Great Yorkshire Show is an iconic four-day event and one of the biggest agricultural events in the English calendar. Every year, 140,000 visitors and over 8,500 animals converge on the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate to compete, socialise and celebrate.

Where is the 2025 Game Fair being held?

29th July 2025

The Game Fair 2025 at Ragley Hall, Alcester over the 25 - 27 July. The Fair returned to Ragley Hall in Warwickshire over the last weekend in July after a brief hiatus at Blenheim Palace in 2024.

Are dogs allowed at The Game Fair?

Well behaved dogs are welcome on a fixed, non-retractable lead. Please clean up after your dog. You can leave your dog at the Dog Creche for up to four hours while you enjoy The Game Fair.

Can I bring a vape into OC Fair?

By state law and in the interest of public health, smoking is not permitted on the Fairgrounds. This policy includes the use of electronic cigarettes, vaporizers and oil/wax pens.

What is the biggest textile fair in the UK?

The biggest textile fair in the UK is The London Textile Fair (TLTF), held biannually in January and September at the Business Design Centre, featuring hundreds of exhibitors for fashion fabrics, accessories, print studios, and vintage items, attracting major buyers and designers from across the industry. It's considered the UK's premier fashion textile event and a major European show, covering sourcing, trends, and innovation for the entire fashion supply chain, notes Business Design Centre and Business Design Centre. 

What time does the East Anglian Railway Museum open?

Open 10:00 to 17:00 (April to October and 10:00 to 16:00 (November to March). Trains run from 11:00 to 15:00 – please see individual event details for extact times and attractions.

Which is the oldest recorded town in the UK?

Colchester, Essex

Six hand axes have been found that date Colchester back to the Palaeolithic period. The tourist board boasts that this is Britain's "oldest recorded town", as Pliny the Elder mentioned it by its Roman name in AD 77.

What's the most popular fair?

Topping this 2023 “Top 30 State Fairs” list is the Minnesota State Fair, followed by the Tulsa State Fair, State Fair of Texas, Iowa State Fair, and Wisconsin State Fair.

Why are they called posh?

While the popular story says "posh" comes from the acronym "Port Out, Starboard Home" for luxury ship cabins, lexicographers largely agree this is a myth, with evidence pointing to an unknown origin, possibly from the Romani word for "half" (posh) or slang for a dandy, with the word appearing in print before the acronym theory emerged.
 

Where is The Game Fair in 2025?

The Game Fair returns to Ragley Hall in Warwickshire this year, running from Friday 25 to Sunday 27 July 2025. More than 120,000 visitors are expected to attend the event, which promises to be a fantastic celebration of field sports and country life.