Events Calendar 2022
Here are some of the events you will see us at in 2022. The calendar will be updated from time to time as new and additional events are confirmed. Events are subject to change or cancellation without notice, so please check with us at events@betterrides.co.uk before you travel to avoid disappointment.
Unless otherwise stated, Better Rides Ltd are attendees at and not the organisers of these events.
FEBRUARY 2022
HALF-TERM
FUNFAIR
THE TRAFFORD CENTRE
19 - 27 FEB 2022
Half-term outdoor funfair with rides and attractions for all ages.
Are you brave enough for the Bungee Slingshot?! And don't miss the Scream Coaster, Ghost Train, Rock Rage and all the children's rides and family games.
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Find us outside The Orient at The Trafford Centre, Manchester
Open daily from 12 noon until 9pm (weather permitting)
MARCH 2022
Check back soon for calendar updates!
APRIL 2022
LINKS MARKET
KIRKCALDY
13 - 18 APRIL 2022
Europe's Longest Street Fair returns to the Esplanade this April for the the famous Links Market. Don't miss the huge variety of thrill rides, family rides and children's rides, as well as the games and lots of delicious food!
MAY 2022
MAY DAY FAIR
KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE
EARLY MAY BANK HOLIDAY 2022
The North West's premier Bank Holiday Family Funfair is back again this year with over 100 exciting rides and attractions! Thursday and Friday from 6pm until 10pm, Saturday and Sunday from 12pm until 10pm and Bank Holiday Monday from 12pm until 7pm. And don't miss the free fireworks display on Sunday night...
TRUCKFEST
PETERBOROUGH
30 APRIL - 2 MAY 2022
Once again, our incredible Reverse Bungee with 55m launch will be appearing at Truckfest Peterbrough, which takes place at the East of England Showground.
Do you dare to be catapulted into the air on the World's biggest Mobile Reverse Bungee?! See you there!
JUNE 2022
ISLE OF WIGHT
IOW FESTIVAL
16 - 19 JUNE 2022
This year, Better Rides' huge Reverse Bungee and award winning AtmosFear ride ride will be heading off to one of the best UK festivals of the summer... Isle of Wight Festival.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
THE HOPPINGS
17 - 25 JUNE 2022
Don't miss Europe's largest travelling funfair! One of the North East's most famous and longest running events is back at Newcastle upon Tyne Town Moor with over 300 attractions! With family rides, thrill rides, children's rides, roller coasters, vintage attractions, games all the food of the fair... there is something for everyone at The Hoppings.
JULY 2022
SHEPTON MALLET
NASS FESTIVAL
07 - 10 JULY 2022
We're excited to be returning to NASS Festival this year, which takes place at the Bath and West Showground, Shepton Mallet. NASS is the UK’s only professional action sport and music festival featuring world class action sports competitions in Skate, BMX, Inline and FMX.
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AUGUST 2022
BOARDMASTERS
NEWQUAY
10 - 14 AUGUST 2022
Once again, we'll be providing a host of exciting rides and attractions at one of the best festivals of the summer; Boardmasters. Set against the stunning backdrop of Watergate Bay, Boardmasters is a festival like no other. Immerse yourself in five days of beach life, incredible music and entertainment, great food and awesome festival camping.
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CREAMFIELDS
DARESBURY, CHESHIRE
25 - 28 AUGUST 2022
Since 1998, Creamfields has been delivering world class dance music in a large scale festival setting. Now bigger and better than ever, Creamfields is back this August Bank Holiday weekend with a jaw-dropping lineup of artists from around the globe.
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READING FESTIVAL
READING
26 - 28 AUGUST 2022
One of the original and best UK festivals (and twinned with its counterpart Leeds Festival), Reading Festival is back with another incredible lineup of music and entertainment. Our inimitable AtmosFear ride will be thrilling the crowds in the fairground area.
SEPTEMBER 2022
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OCTOBER 2022
GOOSE FAIR
NOTTINGHAM
2022 DATES TBA
One of the longest standing and most famous famous fairs in the UK, Nottingham Goose Fair is an absolute must-visit event. Hundreds of rides, attractions and games come together at Forest Fields Recreation Ground in Nottingham, providing visitors with hours of fun and excitement as they experience thrill rides, family rides, children's ride, roller coasters, fairground food, candy floss and fun fair games.
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HULL FAIR
HULL
7 - 15 OCTOBER 2022
The annual Hull Fair takes place on Walton Street Car Park (access from Anlaby Road). One of the UK's biggest and best fairgrounds, Hull Fair hosts an incredible variety of rides, attractions, games and food stalls. Whether you are up for being catapulted 180 feet on our Reverse Bungee, whizzing round on the Waltzer or galloping on the Carousel, there is something for everyone. And who can resist a stroll down Walton Street and sample the delicious food on offer?!
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NOVEMBER 2022
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DECEMBER 2022
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