Boston marks 900 years of Boston May Fair

The 900th Boston May Fair is currently on in town centre. Granted by royal charter in 1125 by King Henry the 1st. Originally the Boston May Fair was for trade, but entertainment has always featured as part of the fair. The modern Boston May fair is now one of the biggest pleasure fairs at this time of year, with around 20 large rides. The 900th Boston May Fair will also take in the 80th V.E Day celebrations held on 8th of May. Some of the headline rides this year are Mark Thurston’s Chaos. The KMG Freakout has proved popular with thrill seekers in Boston in recent years. Chaos is seen by many as the best presented example in the country. Two Waltzers are present at this years Boston May Fair. Bertie Holland is back with is fine example, while Albert John Evans Atmosphere Creator is back once again. John Holdsworth Crazy Bulls Rodeo is another attraction that proves popular in Boston. Scott Hollands Booster is the tallest ride at this years fair standing 142 feet tall. For those not wanting the extreme thrills of a Booster there are many other attractions throughout the town centre. Bimbo Bishtons Gallopers is always popular here, there are also thee dodgem tracks, three twists, two Superbowls and two Jump & Smile rides. The Boston May Fair is a popular highlight in the town calendar with the locals, and many are expected to visit the fair in it 900th year. Boston May Fair runs until Sunday, the 11th of May.