Dates announced for Mid-Lent fair in Grantham and Stamford

A fair that has been held in our towns for more than 500 years is soon to return.

The Mid-Lent Fair, organised by The Showmen’s Guild of Great Britain, returns to the south of the county at the end of the month.

It will be heading to Stamford on March 31 until April 5, and then heads to Grantham from April 6 until April 9.

Every year, the event brings rides and attractions to the area for families to enjoy.

Road closures will be in place for Stamford and Grantham.

In Stamford, the following roads will be closed on March 29 - Bath Road, Gooches Court, Castle Dyke, Red Lion Square, Cattlemarket car park and Castle Street. These roads will be in place from 5pm, March 29, until 6am on Sunday, April 6.

On Sunday, March 30, Broad Street, Red Lion Street, Crown Street, Star Lane and Newgates will be closed from noon on March 30 until 6am on April 6.

In Grantham, the following roads will be closed - Market Place, Conduit Lane, Union Street, Narrow & Wide Westgate, Welby Street and part of Guildhall Street. These will be closed from 3pm on April 5 until April 10.