THE LARGEST funfair in Europe opened in the UK last weekend - but it won't be around for much longer. Thrill seekers hoping to make the most of the rides and the stalls on offer will have to head to the North East before the end of the month, or they'll have to wait until next year. The Hoppings opens on the Town Moor in Newcastle every summer, with 2024's fair first welcoming guests on Friday evening.
Its website boasts of having "more than 400 attractions and stalls spread over more than a kilometre" as well as "something for all ages". Among its list of "exhilarating and magical crowd-pleasers" are more than 100 attractions that specifically cater for younger children. They include bouncy castles, slides, spinning tea cups, mini rollercoasters and more, However, the more seasoned ride enthusiasts are invited to "master the famous Magic Mouse coaster, stomach the 200ft Star Flyer or beat the G4 force of the Mach 5 Bomber" There's also a giant observation wheel from where visitors can look out across the whole of the park.
This year's fair is open until Sunday, June 30, so the window of time for people to make the most of it is very narrow. Along with the rides, there are also hot and cold food stalls and classic carnival games like hook-a-duck, with prizes on offer. The Hoppings is free to enter, but each attraction charges visitors individually.
The rides range in price from £1.50 to £4 for the most part, although some of the more thrilling rides charge up to £10. A sit.
