Ready for the return of Europe’s biggest fun fair? Hull Fair is back for 2021 and this year might just be the best in its 700-year history.
The funfair is the only place where you can eat endless donuts, watered down by liquid sugar, and then a snack of candyfloss and burgers as you get lost in a maze of neon lights and hook-a-ducks.
Regardless of how many sweet snacks you grab or the number of rides you brave it on, the Hull Fair is ready to warmly welcome each visitor after its absence in 2020.
This year, fun fair will be open to the public from Friday 8 October until Saturday 16 October. On its debut, rides will open from 5 pm, but every other day the fair plans to welcome visitors from midday until 10 pm.
According to Hull City Council, the fair will be open with the exception of Sunday 10 October when the fair will be closed.
On the Yorkshire fair's Facebook page, spokesperson Aaron Gray has told the public that “This year there are no wristbands, it’s free entry then pay per ride”.
Prices will range from £2 to £3.50 depending on your choice of ride, with the exception of the reverse bungee, which costs £10 per person.
The fair holds fond memories for generations of Yorkshiremen, and we expect its return this October to be bigger than ever before. Expect the usual fun houses, helter-skelters, and mini rollercoasters, for children and grownups alike.
Get your adrenaline pumping on the reverse bungee jumps or see how many rides on the waltzers you can fit into your trip over the ten-day extravaganza at Walton Street car park.
One of the confirmed rides for this year is the ‘Xtreme’, the only travelling Top Scan ride around. This is believed to be one of the most ‘iconic rides on any fairground’ and is sure to make your stomach do backflips as you’re twisted 360 degrees whilst in the air.
Xtreme in action at another fair. Image: Hull Fair
Get ready to scream, laugh and occasionally vomit. It’s all part of the fun after all.
For more information, visit the Hull Fair Facebook Page or turn up to Walton Street (HU3 6JR) from Friday 8 October and see for yourself why everyone in Leeds will be making the 75-minute trip to the Hull Fair.
Britain's 20 biggest cities have been ranked, and Leeds has done pretty well.
Although, you wouldn't be able to tell judging by the overwhelmingly lacklustre description we've been given.
The listing comes from The Telegraph and ranks Britain's 20 biggest cities from worst to best, taking into account visitor appeal and where offers most to tourists.
Leeds comes in at a very respectable number 10, however judging from what they've said about our city you'd think we were much, much lower.
Kicking things off, the description reads: "There’s an untidy quality to Leeds, borne of a patchwork of periods in its built environment and the fact that a lot of regeneration is underway (cranes rise at every corner)."
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Yep, not off to a good start but it's only down hill from there as Leeds is then said to have a 'certain shapelessness'.
But perhaps the worst part is yet to come: "There are some ugly, run-down streets very close to the centre, and while the Headrow and other high streets have a fair number of shops, there’s no real boulevard or grand square.
"The most atmospheric spaces are Queens Arcade and perpendicular Cross Arcade, and Thornton’s Arcade; Grand Arcade is also Victorian but looks and feels less uplifting."
By the end it starts to get slightly more positive, emphases on 'slightly': "Leeds’ strongest points might be its small size and its north-central location; it’s easy to walk everywhere inside the city, and a short ride away are Ilkley, Skipton and the Dales."
Our visitor appeal gained a 6.5/10, beating Cardiff, Sheffield, Brighton and Nottingham.
Taking the top spot was Liverpool followed by Edinburgh, Belfast and Glasgow. Read the full ranking here.
An award-winning Sardinian restaurant made famous in Sheffield is now opening in Leeds
Clementine Hall
This family-run restaurant has chosen Leeds as their second location, and we're very glad they have.
Introducing Domo, a Sardinian independent born in Sheffield that is loved by many for its delicious food, inviting atmosphere and stellar service.
Run by Raffaele Busceddu and Sarah May Elliott, Domo serves a range of traditional Sardinian specialities from homemade pasta dishes to show-stopping grills.
They've also got a banging cocktail menu full of signature serves and refreshing spritz, perfect for enjoying with friends over some delicious sharing plates.
Images: The Sheff
They've been teasing a second site for some time now but finally the cat is firmly out of the bag as they've announced they'll be bringing Domo to Leeds.
But where might you ask? Well, none other than the scenic location of the Lockside overlooking the canal.
Slotting right in next to BAKE, they're going to be in very good company indeed.
Image: The Sheff
Announcing the exciting news to Instagram, Domo said: "So most of you guessed it right...it’s been a long time coming but Domo 2.0 is finally cooking.
"Here’s a little sneak peek at our week which we’ve mostly spent admiring the views and getting to know the new neighbours …. If you can guess where it is there’s a glass of bubbly on us next time we see you. To be continued ………"
That's all the information we have so far, but we'll keep you in the loop as and when we find out more.
We can't wait to have you here in Leeds Domo, but for now we'll pop round to Sheffield to get our Domo fix and we highly suggest you do too.
Sophie Smith -
30th September 2021 
