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Wednesday 2 to Sunday 6 October?
Loads of fun at the fair? Nottingham?s Goose Fair is back from Wednesday and don't miss your last chance to purchase money-off ride vouchers?
Nottingham?s legendary Goose Fair makes its annual return to the city tomorrow (Wednesday) with the gates at Forest Recreation Ground opening at 5.30 in the evening.
As is traditional, the fair will be officially opened on Thursday lunchtime with a ceremonial ringing of the silver bells at 12 noon. The bells will be rung by Cllr Rosemary Healy ? Lord Mayor of Nottingham.
Robin Hood at the Fair
Even Nottingham?s most famous outlaw has decided to come out of hiding for this major event in the city. Robin Hood will be joining the crowds on Saturday and Sunday between 2-5pm to promote the upcoming Robin Hood Pageant. Grab him for a quick Goose Fair selfie!
Opening times
The 2019 Goose Fair will be take place from Wednesday 2 ? Sunday 6 October
Wednesday 2 October ? 17:30 ? 23:00
Thursday 3 October ? 12:00 ? 23:00
Friday 4 October ? 11:00 ? 23:30
Saturday 5 October ? 11:00 ? 23:00
Sunday 6 October ? 13:00 ? 21:00? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ??
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 Food is always a highlight at the fair and there are many options along with the traditional Goose Fair foods of mushy peas and mint sauce, Grantham Gingerbread and Cocks on Sticks...
From the old to the new, brand new catering for this year is Tastes of Transylvania, a delicious Hungarian pastry making kurtosh (chimney cakes). These handcrafted, freshly baked pastries are not a doughnut, cake or bread; but an amazing combination of all three. Crispy on the outside, soft and light on the inside.
Visitors keen to take a culinary whirlwind trip around Europe could perhaps look out for the distinctive windmill structure with traditional Nutcracker wooden toy decorations that will be selling traditional German Bratwurst sausages, Spanish churros or French crepes.
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 With a history that dates back more than 700 years, thrill-seekers can enjoy the usual mix of rides, stalls and sideshows.
There will be the usual impressive array of rides including roller coasters, giant wheel, dodgems, waltzers and more.
Traditionalists, can enjoy the more sedate funfair attractions of Gallopers, Chairs and Cakewalk rides.
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 Ride-lovers looking for a Goose Fair bargain can still take advantage of downloading ?25 of ride-discount vouchers for the event.
This costs just ?1.
Vouchers will be on sale until 12 noon on Thursday 3 October.
?20 of money-off ride vouchers are also available in the Nottingham Post from Mon-Weds this week.
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Commuters?- Those normally using Forest park and ride should use Wilkinson Street or if full, Clifton South park and ride or Toton Lane park and ride.
The Forest will remain closed until 6am, 9 October.
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Fair?Visitors?There are many options to travel to the busy site. The Forest Recreation Ground is easily accessible by bus or tram. Use the Nottingham City Council journey planner - to find the best route for you.
For those with mobility issues, Blue Badge event parking at ?7 per car is available. There is no public vehicle parking onside aside from Blue Badge holder parking.
Those bringing cars into the city can use the Nottingham City Transport park and ride bus service from Queen?s Drive Park and Ride (NG2 1AR).
There are bus and tram stops right by the Goose Fair entrance. With thousands of additional passengers, services will be adjusted to ensure smooth and efficient travel for everyone.
Goose Fair travel offers
Tram - NET?s ?5 Group Ticket offers unlimited tram travel for one or two adults and up to three kids from 4pm on weekdays and all day at weekends.
Bus - Nottingham City Transport?s Grouprider ticket at ?6 is available every day after 9:30am for Goose Fair, offering unlimited journeys for the day for up to 5 people (min 1 adult, max 2 adults) on every NCT bus in Nottingham. Buy on the bus or on the NCTX Buses app. Visit https://www.nctx.co.uk/goosefair for details.
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