Easter Fairground
This Easter, we will be bringing traditional fairground rides to Emmetts Garden.
- Booking not needed
- Admission applies
For the first time we will be offering fairground rides at Emmetts Garden as part of our Easter celebrations.
Come along from Friday 3 April - Sunday 12 April and experience traditional rides from local fairground operator, Lee Sherwood. We will have a traditional carousel, swing boats and chair planes.*
Priced at £10 per wristband this allows for unlimited rides during your visit for one day only.**
Rides will be open from 10am with the last ride starting at 4:30pm. Maximum 10 children per ride.
*Chair planes suitable for children only. **wristbands to be purchased on the day from the Visitor Centre.
Times
The basics
- Suitability
Fun for the whole family.
- Meeting point
The fairground rides will be on the meadow.
- What to bring and wear
The fairground rides will be outdoors so please dress appropriately for the weather. Please note, the meadow may be muddy.
- Accessibility
The fairground rides will take place outdoors on grass.
- Other
Usual garden admission charges apply. This fairground is not included in the Easter Adventures family trail. If you would like to take part in the Easter Adventures family trail please purchase a trail sheet.
Upcoming events
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