May Fair in full swing following spectacle of lorries squeezing through Ludlow streets for set up of rides
A town's charter May Fair is in full swing as Ludlow started a long weekend of activities that will last until the end of the first May Bank Holiday.
Heavy lorries squeezed through the streets of the historic south Shropshire town on Wednesday evening as the fair arrived to set up in time for Thursday's opening.
Parking bans and restrictions are in place across Ludlow town centre until the end of the first May Bank Holiday as a charter fair moves in for the weekend.
The roads closed are High Street, Mill Street, Castle Square, Dinham between Castle Square and Camp Lane; traffic is prohibited from travelling north on Broad Street between Bell Lane and High Street; and the one-way traffic order for Bell Lane is suspended.
Mayor of Ludlow, Councillor Glenn Ginger said: "We hope that locals and visitors alike will enjoy this wonderful annual event in the centre of town. It is a tradition of Ludlow, and we are pleased to be able to hold the fair alongside organiser Carol, and David Wynn.”
The Ludlow Charter Fair, presented by Wynn’s Fun Fairs, will take over the market square until 11pm on May 2.
Town centre road closures are in place from 5pm today until 10am Tuesday May 2 2023.
A spokesman for Ludlow Town Council said: "Don't forget that there is no parking on Mill Street today from 6am until 11pm on the 2nd of May.
"Castle Street car park will also be closed from 5pm today."
Tree planters have also been removed by Dan Jones and will be stored at Ludlow College for a couple of weeks. The town council has thanked both for their assistance.
The town's centre market will also not be running until after the end of the May Fair.
Wynn's Fun Fairs is bringing rides and attractions for all ages from kids rides such as the runaway train up to and including the 130ft Oxygen ride.
The arrival of the fun fair lorries was expected to attract the usual crowds as people turn out to watch the lorries navigate the narrow streets of the Buttercross from 4pm.
The fun fair is expected to open at 2pm on Thursday.
The weekend is also set to see the usual Sunday Service on the dodgems.
The Mayfair Dodgem Service will take place at 11.30am on Sunday April 30.
In Ludlow’s unique tradition, the congregation will be seated in the dodgem cars during the service led by Rev Kelvin Price, and the Choir of St Laurence’s Church sing joyful hymns. Ludlow Town Council would like to extend a warm welcome to everyone to join them at this special service.
If you have any queries, please contact Ludlow Town Council at the Guildhall on 01584 871 970. www.ludlow.gov.uk
