Travellers are warned 'no BB guns or catapults' at Appleby Horse Fair as traditional gathering of gipsies from across the UK continues By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 15:48, 8 June 2024 | Updated: 16:01, 8 June 2024 e-mail 6 View comments Travellers attending the Appleby Horse Fair have been warned 'no BB guns or catapults' as members of the gipsy, Romani and travellers community come together for the third day of festivities. The annual festival in Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, is billed as the largest gathering of travellers in Europe and is expected to attract around 40,000 visitors from across the UK over the weekend. Visitors, often with booze flowing freely, gather along the banks of the River Eden horses are taken into the water in order to be washed.
The young and old revellers watching the spectacle are all usually dressed to impress. Women don head-to-toe designer gear from fashion houses including Gucci and Louis Vuitton, often paired with heavy makeup and false eyelashes. While the men wore their best tracksuits from sporty brands ranging from Adidas to Under Armour.
Travellers attending the Appleby Horse Fair have been warned 'no BB guns or catapults.' The annual festival in Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, is billed as the largest gathering of travellers in Europe and is expected to attract around 40,000 visitors from across the UK Visitors, often with booze free flowing, gather along the banks of the River Eden which runs through the village where horses a.
