Special exhibit to mark 50 years of Wynn family involvment in Ludlow May Fair

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Tuesday, 16 April 2024 16:38

Ludlow May Fair will take place from Thursday 2nd until Monday 6th May.

The May Fair promises a weekend filled with rides, fair favourites and traditions.

The fair will open for a fun-filled weekend of excitement from Thursday afternoon.

One of the favourite traditions is the unique May Fair Sunday service, taking place on the dodgem cars at 11:30 am on Sunday 5th of May. Visitors are invited to attend this special event.

“The May Fair holds a cherished place in Ludlow’s cultural heritage, and we invite residents and visitors alike to come and enjoy this much-anticipated event”.

In honour of the 50th anniversary, since the Wynn Family took over the organisation of the May Fair, a special temporary exhibit will be on display at Ludlow Museum. The exhibit will be open from Friday 19th April – late June.

Ludlow Museum, located at the Buttercross, is open Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays from 10 am – 4 pm. The exhibit will offer a glimpse into the history and heritage of this beloved event. Admission to the museum is £1.20, with free entry for children under 16 (subsidised by The Friends of Ludlow Museum).

Please note that during Ludlow May Fair, road closures will be in effect from 5 pm on Wednesday 1st of May – Monday 6th of May at 10 am. Roads affected; High Street, Market Square, Castle Street Car Park, the top of Dinham and the top of Mill Street.