Thousands of people descended on Newcastle's Town Moor for the first of two Saturdays at this year's Hoppings, Europe's largest travelling funfair.
New £3m Ride Elevate85 Steals the Show
The 144th Newcastle outing for Europe's largest travelling fair has upped the ante yet again with the addition of a £3m attraction - Elevate85. Standing at 85 metres high, it is 4.25 times the height of the Angel of the North, just over twice the height of Grey's Monument, and 25 metres taller than St James' Park. ChronicleLive audience writer Olivia Sheed reviewed Elevate85 earlier and was impressed by the views of St James' Park.
Smaller Site but More Attractions
The site itself is 30% smaller than usual, with the north end out of action due to essential drainage works. Once complete, these works will 'future-proof' the site for the return of a full-scale fair in years to come. Nevertheless, organisers have promised more than 400 attractions to visitors, including a kids' club, a food court with a bar, and live music.
Opening Times and Final Day
The Hoppings will be open daily from 1pm at weekends and 2pm mid-week, until 11pm, until the final day on June 28, when it will close at 7pm. The fair offers a wide range of rides and attractions for all ages, as captured in the 30 photos from the sunny Saturday.
