The largest funfair in Europe has set up in the UK and it is just over three hours away from Liverpool.
The Hoppings is a massive travelling fair that comes every year to Town Moor in Newcastle and is visited by people from across the country. It first began in 1882 as a Temperance Fair and this year opened its gates on June 16 and will run until June 25.
It takes three and a half hours to get to the fair from Liverpool City Centre. You can take food and soft drinks in but you are not allowed to take alcohol in, although there are vendors selling alcohol inside.
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Dogs are allowed but must be kept on leads at all times and you can pay cash for most rides but they will also have the ability to take card/contactless payments. Newcastle Live reported on the prices to expect once you enter.
Rides
Dodgem £3
Extreme £4
Runaway Train £3
Magic Mouse £4
Super Trooper £4
Star Flyer £5
Twist £4
Superbob £3
Booster Max £8
Exciter £5
Super Bowl £4
Ice Maze £2.50
Simulator £3
Reverse Bungee £15
Ghost Train £3.50
Energy Storm Waltzer £3.50
Helter Skelter 2 slides for £4
Giant Wheel £6
Fun House £3
Flying Dumbos £3
Atmosfear £5
Feast Street Food Outlets
Acropolis
Gyros wraps £10, Greek Platters, £14
Zenobia
Pittas £9.50, Plates/Platters £14
Redheads Mac 'n' Cheese
Mac 'n' Cheese £8.50 - £9, chicken burger £9.50, fries £4 - 7
Bun DMC Gourmet Grill
Burgers priced from £9 - £11
Big Fat Indian Kitchen
Wraps £9 - 10, Indian fries £8
Traditional Fish and Chips
Fish and chips £10, large chips £4.50, small chips £3.50
Chinese Noodles
Noodles from £7, chips £3.50, spring rolls £3.50
The Leaning Tower of Pizza
Pizzas starting from £7.99
Street Food Co Leaded Fries
Plain fries £4, cheesy fries or fries with curry sauce £5, loaded fries £6
Bar
Pints of lager £7, or two pints of Fosters for £12. Pint of Thatchers cider £6, Dark Fruits £6.40. Medium wine £8, large wine £9. Spirit and mixer £6 single, £10 double. Jug of Pimms £25. Pint of coke £4, can of coke £3, bottle of water £2.50
Parking
On-site car parking will cost £4 if pre-booked online or there's an increased cost of £5 if paid for on the day. To book online, the car registration has to be entered and spaces are available to choose from June 16-25: see here.
Bookings must be made the day before the visit at the latest because same-day booking is not available and the parking area will be at the Grandstand Road entrance to the site. The postcode to note for the satnav is NE2 3NH and the car park will be signposted upon the approach.
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