The lights, the smells and the atmosphere has always been electric. From the moment they put the goose up on the roundabout close to the fair site, it's the perfect opportunity to get the kids excited about the forthcoming event.
We play spot the goose for the few weeks running up to it and then on weekend of the fair we park a few streets away and the excitement builds up as you walk towards it and the screams and shouts can be heard.
Then you see the flashing lights and really tall rides, it's a bit more commercialised these days but with the traditional helta skelta, train rides and dodgems there is plenty to do for younger and older children.
Then you have the famous mushy pea stall, which apparently is a Nottingham thing and candy floss and toffee apples a plenty.
Memories are made at things like this and even if you don't go on lots of rides, the lights are beautiful to watch.
