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Celebration Concert, St. Andrew's Orwell
2025-05-09 | St. Andrews Church, Orwell, Orwell, SG8 5QX
A recital by distinguished musician, Paul Hale as the culmination of a huge fundraising effort at St Andrew’s Orwell to restore the increasingly unplayable organ. Events, auctions, grant applications and sponsorship of organ pipes has made this happen and the organ is now back in the church.
Tickets – £10.00. Includes an interval drink.
Tickets from www.ticketsource.co.uk/mh-events
Wooden pews – bring a cushion.

Bourn Mill Open Day
2025-05-10 | Bourn Post Mill, Off the Caxton Road, Bourn, CB23 2SU
From 2-4.30pm. It is National Mills Weekend
Bourn mill is the oldest surviving windmill in the country. Set in beautiful scenery, it was built during the reign of King Henry VIII!
Once a month during the summer, the mill is opened and guides will show you how the mill works and tell you the history of this fascinating building.
Not only can you see inside, you can also have a go at the incredible task of turning the whole mill on its post – an amazing experience.
The mill is owned by local charity CambridgePPF and run by dedicated volunteers.
Tea and cakes available to purchase.
Members free, non-members £4 adult, £1 per child.
Last tour is at 4pm
For info go to Bourn Windmill Open Day – National Mills Weekend | Cambridge Past, Present and Future

Ashwell At Home
2025-05-11 | Ashwell, Ashwell
Taking place from 11am-5pm, Ashwell at Home is an annual fund-raising event held in the village of Ashwell in North Herts, when this beautiful and historic village welcomes visitors from near and far for a whole day of entertainment.
From the treasures unearthed from the Saxon settlements to the stories of the great plague scratched into the church walls during the 12th century to the current vibrant arts and craft scene, including ancient basket weaving skills, medieval dance, walking talks, and several active potters and painters.
There will be lots to see and do including a wide range of open gardens of all types and sizes, free workshops for adults and children, live music and entertainment around the village, homemade refreshments, lunches and much more.
Entry to all activities is by wristband: £10 per adult (£8 in advance – online at www.ashwellathome.org.uk) Children free.
The event continues to be not-for-profit, with proceeds pumped back into the village to help enrich and support and preserve community spaces.
Visit https://www.ashwellathome.org.uk/ for advance tickets and information.

Calm under the Canopy: mindful meditation
2025-05-16 | Wandlebury Country Park, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3AE, United Kingdom
The art of practising mindful meditation outdoors taking place from 3pm-4.30pm at Wandlebury Country Park
Every month on a Friday afternoon, a friendly group of the mindfully curious meets up with resident Mindful Green Coach, David Lynch, to learn and practise the art of mindful meditation in nature.
You will meander into the denser vegetation, turning your attention to birdsong, to the light in the canopy and the joyful detail of each passing moment to help to connect with nature helping you to de-stress.
These events are suitable for beginners and seasoned meditators.
They are offered in clusters of 3 walks at £40 per person or 6 walks at £60 per person (concessions £30/£50).
To book e-mail naturallymindfulnow@gmail.com or text 07375 064336.
Please pay for your car parking on arrival.
For info go to https://www.cambridgeppf.org

Gabriel Latchin Trio - a Tribute to George Gershwin
2025-05-17 | Stapleford Granary, Bury Road, Stapleford, CB22 5BP
Gabriel Latchin, piano | Josh Morrison, drums | Jeremy Brown, bass
Known for his effortlessly swinging style and compelling performances, Gabriel Latchin was recently praised by The Guardian as ‘the best straight-ahead jazz pianist to appear in the past few years’. Now a major highlight on the UK jazz scene, The Gabriel Latchin Trio take inspiration from Bill Evans, Oscar Peterson and Herbie Hancock. This evening’s concert will pay tribute to the music of George Gershwin: The Man I Love, the trio’s fifth record, features new arrangements of all-Gershwin favourites, including Summertime, Someone to Watch Over Me and I Got Rhythm.
Concert 7:45pm, ends 9:00pm, no interval
Tickets £24 / £12 (under 25)
For info go to https://www.staplefordgranary.org.uk/whats-on/events/gabriel-latchin-trio

Elephant Sessions
2025-05-17 | J1 at Cambridge Junction, Clifton Way, Cambridge, CB1 7GX
Winners of the BBC Scots Traditional Music Awards, Album of the year 2022.
Hailing from the Highlands of Scotland the band formed in 2012. They are Euan Smillie (fiddle), Alasdair Taylor (mandolin), Calum MacQuarrie (bass) and Greg Barry (drums, samples).
Creating a progressive blend of intricate tunes, engulfing guitars, with a bass and drum heavy backline, their music combines the very best of trad, funk and electronica resulting in a new and exciting sound. The band have made live appearances at some of the most notable venues and festivals across the UK, Europe and Australia, including Glastonbury, Byron Bay Bluesfest, Colours of Ostrava and multiple headline sell-outs at Celtic Connections.
Time – 7:00 PM
Tickets – £ 21.00.
Age – Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult.
For info go to www.junction.co.uk

Andy Bell at Cambridge Corn Exchange
2025-05-19 | Cambridge Corn Exchange, 2 Wheeler Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3QB, United Kingdom
Erasure’s Andy Bell will be supporting the release of a new solo album, Ten Crowns, with a run of shows across the UK in May 2025.
The shows will feature songs from the new album and favourites from Andy’s solo catalogue alongside plenty of Erasure hits, and will see Andy performing with a live band featuring his main Ten Crowns collaborator, the Grammy-winning US producer Dave Audé.
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of their debut album in 2026, Erasure – who are currently working on new material – are one the world’s most successful, beloved and influential pop acts of all time.
Support: Hifi Sean & David McAlmont and Dave Aude

Tickets – £48.00 – £51.00 (Including booking fee).
For info go to https://www.cornex.co.uk/events/andy-bell

Cambridge Beer Festival 2025
2025-05-19 - 2025-05-23 | Jesus Green, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
There’ll be over 200 British real ales from over 100 breweries and 80 ciders and perries from near and far, along with the international bar, mead and wine. Cambridge CAMRA’s cheese counter will be in its usual spot, with cheese from around Britain accompanied by pork pies, scotch eggs, olives, breads and more.
Additionally, this year the Festival is hosting the category rounds and semi-finals for the CAMRA Champion Beer of Britain. Some of the best beers in the UK will be judged in this competition and will be available for everyone to enjoy at the Festival. Results are expected to be announced at approximately 5pm on Tuesday 20th May.
As ever, the festival supports a charity every year. This year, we have chosen The Red Hen Project. Founded more than 26 years ago, the charity’s dedicated family workers provide hands-on support through home visits, as well as working with children in schools and their families in the community.

Heaven 17 at Cambridge Junction
2025-05-22 | J1 at Cambridge Junction, Clifton Way, Cambridge, CB1 7GX
The brainchild of Martyn Ware and born from the collapse of the original Human League, 80’s synth pioneers Heaven 17 have stood the test of time and been an influence on the future of modern music for over thirty years.
Their debut 1981 album, Penthouse And Pavement, was, and remains, a modern classic. Glenn Gregory and Martyn continue to perform the hits from their overwhelming back catalogue, including Temptation and (We Don’t Need This) Fascist Groove Thang, along with unveiling their newer material.

Tickets – £ 37.00

Age – Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult.

For info go to www.junction.co.uk

Refuge - Special Concert at West Road Concert Hall
2025-05-24 | West Road Concert Hall, 11 West Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 9DP, United Kingdom
A trio of works exploring the theme of sanctuary in this special concert to celebrate Cambridge’s refugee community, featuring the world premiere of a new Concerto for Kamancheh and Orchestra by Iranian composer and virtuoso Rouzbeh Parsa.
Rouzbeh writes: ‘The Kamancheh is one of the oldest traditional instruments in Iranian music, and I’ve always wanted to write a concerto for Kamancheh and orchestra. I’m excited about blending Iranian music with other traditions.
Jonathon Dove’s powerful cantata Odyssey celebrates the extraordinary bravery and resilience of refugees fleeing from persecution and suffering. While the Concerto for Orchestra by Bela Bartok, himself a refugee, is a joyful, energetic and always brilliant work.
Performers: Cambridge Philharmonic Orchestra/ Cambridge Philharmonic Chorus/ Harry Sever – Conductor/ Lucy Hollins – Conductor/ Rouzbeh Parsa – Kamancheh/ Francesca Chiejina – Soprano/ John Gyeantey – Tenor
Tickets: £15, £20, £25, £30. Student concessions available. Note that balcony tickets will not be on sale for this concert.
For info go to https://www.westroad.org/whats-on/cambridgephil-refuge25

Cambridge Fringe Festival
2025-05-24 | Various, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Situated in the historic city of Cambridge, Cambridge Fringe is a comedy festival and a vibrant platform for emerging and established artists to showcase their creative talents and engage with a discerning audience from all walks of life.
A huge line-up of comedy performers. Too many to list. Venues include The Portland Arms, The Boathouse, Thirsty and The Waterman.
For Saturday line-up to to https://www.cambridgefringe.co.uk/saturday-shows/
For Sunday line-up go to https://www.cambridgefringe.co.uk/sunday-shows/

The Dinosaur That Pooped
2025-05-27 | Cambridgeshire
Adapted from the number 1 best-selling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, the whole family will have a poopy good time enjoying a brand, new story for the stage.
When Danny and Dino’s favourite rock band are playing their last ever concert, they go on a quest to get the last two tickets. But with a villainous band manager lurking, nothing goes to plan. Will the band perform? Will Danny rock out? Or will Dino’s rumbling tummy save the day?
Time –14:30

Tickets – £18.50 – £19.50 (Including booking fee).
For info go to https://www.cornex.co.uk/events/the-dinosaur-that-pooped

Over Players - Calendar Girls
2025-05-28 - 2025-05-30 | Over Community Centre, Over, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Following the death of a much-loved husband, a group of ordinary women in a small Yorkshire Women’s Institute are prompted to do an extraordinary thing and set about creating a nude calendar to raise money for charity. The story of the Calendar Girls launched a global phenomenon: a million copycat calendars, a record-breaking movie, stage play and now a musical written by Gary Barlow and Tim Firth.
The Over Players was formed in 1984, celebrating their 40th anniversary last year. They generally produce two large productions each year – a Spring show in May/June, and a pantomime in December. Membership starts at age 11 with no upper age limit – and there are a number of members who have been involved since day one! The members are from Over as well as surrounding areas, including Willingham, St Ives, Fenstanton, Swavesey, Northstowe and Huntingdon.
Tickets are available from https://overplayers.uk/
Time: 7.30pm
Price: £12pp – Parental Guidance advised for children under the age of 14.

Raymond Nicolet Trust Gala Dinner
2025-05-31 | Gonville and Caius College
Taking place in the stunning Fellows’ Dining Room, Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge from 6.00 pm to 11.00 pm. Entry limited to pre-booked tickets, no ticket on the night.
Entrance fee: £80 per person (food and wine included).
Guest speakers: to be confirmed.
A raffle will be organized during the evening. Among the prizes will be a 3-night stay at the stunning Villa Sofia in Zvinjeće, Herceg Novi, Montenegro featuring three spacious bedrooms and a private swimming pool generously donated by Mrs. Tatjana Mitevska, paintings by Slavica Plemic, donations from London Davidov Jewellery, Lavishly Appointed, Zubor sa Kablara, a 10-week French language course for adults (worth £300) donated by the Alliance Francaise, Cambridge, a £100 Marks & Spencer voucher donated by Mrs Sophia Parnell and more!
All proceeds will be donated to the Vuk Karadzic Center, Sombor, Serbia.
Dress code: formal.
For info go to https://www.raymondnicolettrust.com/events/2025/rntgaladinner

The Romano Viazzani Ensemble: London Tango
2025-05-31 | Little St. Mary’s Church, Trumpington Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1QG, United Kingdom
Come and discover the passionate and magical world of tango music.
Taking place from 19:30 – 21:30 at Little St Mary’s Church, Trumpington Street Cambridge CB2 1QG
The Romano Viazzani Ensemble brings together seven outstanding musicians from the worlds of classical, jazz and Latin-American music to play and create tango and tango-inspired music. Based on the line up of Astor Piazzolla’s famous quintet they recreate music that ranges from Piazzolla’s own works to classic Argentine and European tango.
Experience the electrifying sounds of The Romano Viazzani Ensemble as they bring their acclaimed London Tango tour to Cambridge! Lose yourself in soul-stirring melodies, fiery passion, and captivating tango music performed by world-class musicians. A night of drama, elegance, and irresistible rhythms awaits.
For info go to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-romano-viazzani-ensemble-london-tango-tickets-1267907006989?aff=oddtdtcreator

James Taylor Quartet - Outdoor Concert
2025-06-06 | Stapleford Granary, Bury Road, Stapleford, CB22 5BP
An outdoor Jazz concert with Outdoor bar, Pimms Bar & BBQ open 6:00pm
Sorry – no dogs on site except Guide Dogs
Following their knockout show last summer, the iconic JTQ return to the Granary with more of the coolest sounds in funky acid jazz. Led by Hammond Organ guru James Taylor, JTQ are best known and loved for their kitschy-cool melodies including Blow-Up, Green Onions and Starsky and Hutch.
Concert 7:30pm, ending c. 9:30pm (includes an interval)
Tickets £24 / £12 (under 25). BBQ & bar not included in ticket price. Both take cash & cards
For info go to https://www.staplefordgranary.org.uk/whats-on/events/james-taylor-quartet-courtyard-concert

The Cambridge Buskers Festival
2025-06-07 | Various, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
The sound of guitars, accordions, cajons, tambourines, and voices will be heard across Cambridge this summer.
On the weekend of 7th-8th June, the Cambridge Buskers Festival will take place at some of the city’s leading music venues, each of which will host a rota of buskers throughout the day.
Cambridge Busker’s Festival began on the streets of Cambridge in 2008, but in recent years has become the Busker’s Showcase Stage at Strawberry Fair on Midsummer Common.
100 acts, 12 city venues 280 plus performances. Venues include The Tram Depot, The Six Six, The Haymakers, The Salisbury Arms, The Alexandra Arms, The Cambridge, The Portland Arms and The Grain and Hop Store. Consult individual venues for details.

Africa UK Pageant and Empowerment Programme
2025-06-07 | Novotel, 2 Cambridge Sq, Cambridge, CB4 0AE
Sparkle of Hope & Africa UK Pageant and Empowerment Programmes Present: Wellness, Empowerment & Sashing Ceremony.
Come along to Novotel Cambridge North, for an inspiring evening of wellness, empowerment, and celebration as the Mr, Miss or Mrs Africa UK 2025 finalists are crowned ! This event will feature: Wellness Sessions – Recharge your mind and body/ Empowerment Talks – Gain insights from inspiring speakers/ Sashing Ceremony – Witness the dazzling crowning of the finalists.
For more information, please contact Ashleigh 07393387367 or Yanela 07861759671.

Wandlebury Wild Flowers in Summer
2025-06-10 | Wandlebury Country Park, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3AE, United Kingdom
Taking place from 10am-12pm at Wandlebury Country Park
Gentle guided walk to learn about summer wild flowers at Wandlebury Country Park. Led by a knowledgeable guide who will help you to identify wild flowers using features such as colour, form and habitat.
Please wear footwear and clothing for being outdoors. Meet at the large noticeboard in the car park.
Free event, suggested donation £3
Please pay for your car parking on arrival or why not become a member and get free parking all year!
For info go to https://cambridgepastpresentandfuture.eu.rit.org.uk/Event/wandlebury-wildflowers-in-summer-10june2025

The Robert Cray Band at Cambridge Corn Exchange
2025-06-14 | Cambridge Corn Exchange, 2 Wheeler Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3QB, United Kingdom
Legendary guitarist and singer-songwriter Robert Cray returns to the UK in 2025!
Considered one of the greatest guitarists of his generation, Cray’s soulful and creative guitar work has been a dominant force in blues for over forty years, widely recognized and acknowledged by peers and audiences alike.
A five time Grammy winner, Cray has written or performed with everyone from Eric Clapton and Stevie Ray Vaughan, to John Lee Hooker, becoming one of the most popular artists in Blues & Soul music in his own right, and helping steer and shape its course along the way.
A rare opportunity is in store to witness this genre defining artist again test his talent, fuse it together with that dazzling voice, and perform some of the most powerful material in his four-decade long back catalogue.

Show starts at 19:30

Tickets – £43.00 – £53.00 (Including booking fee).

For info go to https://www.cornex.co.uk/events/the-robert-cray-band

Meet The Cows
2025-06-14 | Wandlebury Country Park, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3AE, United Kingdom
From 10.30am-12pm, at Wandlebury Country Park.
Gentle guided walk to meet the Belted Galloway cows and learn how they improve the meadows for nature.
Please wear footwear and clothing for being outdoors. Meet at the large noticeboard in the car park.
Free event, suggested donation £3.
Please pay for your car parking on arrival.
For info go to https://cambridgepastpresentandfuture.eu.rit.org.uk/Event/meet-the-cows-14june25

Cambridge Town and Country Fair
2025-06-14 | Parkers Piece, Parkside, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1AA, United Kingdom
Taking place on Parker’s Piece from 10am to 5pm.
This much loved and popular family event takes place in the heart of Cambridge. All day entertainment will include birds of prey flying displays, horse displays, children’s entertainer, historical re-enactment and much much more. Plus demonstrations of rural skills for you to enjoy.
Arts, crafts food drink and gifts marquees as well as outside trade stands.
Fully catered & with a licensed bar
Well behaved dogs on a lead welcome at this show, but not in marquees with food please.
Free entry. Please note, no parking is available.
For info go to www.charlieowenevents.co.uk

Cambridge Pride 2025
2025-06-14 | Jesus Green, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Cambridge Pride is set to return to Cambridge city centre on Saturday 14 June 2025.
Jesus Green will be transformed into a celebration of LGBTQ+ culture for the City’s fifth Pride parade.
The Parade Starts on Jesus Green at 12pm (assemble 11.30) with the event getting underway at 1pm.
The Community Hive will host some 60 organisations and is home to everything from arts workshops to panel discussions.
There’s also a Comedy Club, Traders Market and Food Stalls.

Cambridge Pride 2025
2025-06-14 | Jesus Green, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Taking place on Jesus Green from 12 noon to 9:30pm.
Entry to Cambridge Pride is free !! You do not need to purchase tickets to attend.
To participate in the parade, simply arrive at the Parade welcome point near the tennis courts by 11:30 for a 12pm start. You will not need to register in advance unless you are an organisation/group (if you are an organisation/company/group etc, please register here).
You will be directed to the start point after sponsors and other organisations have moved off from the start.
Other areas of the event start from around 1pm onwards.
Stagecoach East are very kindly putting on a free shuttle bus service from the train station to the event. These will be running from Cambridge train station to Jesus Green at 10am, 11am, and 1pm. Return journeys from Jesus Green back to the train station will be at 4pm and 5pm and there will be multiple toilet facilities provided across Jesus Green, including accessible toilets.
There is strictly no public parking on Jesus Green.
There is a wide range of food on site catering to a range of tastes and dietary needs.
There are also multiple bars serving soft drinks and alcoholic drinks.
You can bring your own food and drink to Jesus Green, but no glass bottles or jars are allowed. (We do ask you to dispose of your rubbish in the large wheelie bins around the event)
For info go to https://cambridgepride.co.uk/

Arbury Carnival 2025
2025-06-14 11:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Arbury Town Park, Campkin Road, Cambridge, CB4 2LD, United Kingdom
Arbury Carnival takes place on Saturday 13 June with a theme of The Greatest Show on Earth.
It all starts at 11am with the annual parade featuring local schools and performers, leading to a day of Stalls, Activities and Fairground Rides for all the family.
There are live music performances and a licensed bar.
All money raised will support the running of the event in future years.

Bourn Windmill Open Day
2025-06-15 | Bourn Post Mill, Off the Caxton Road, Bourn, CB23 2SU
From 2-4.30pm.
Bourn Windmill is the oldest surviving windmill in the country. Set in beautiful scenery, it was built during the reign of King Henry VIII! Once a month during the summer, Bourn Windmill is opened and guides will show you how the windmill works and tell you the history of this fascinating building.
Not only can you see inside, you can also have a go at the incredible task of turning the whole windmill on its post – an amazing experience.
Bourn Windmill is owned by local charity CambridgePPF and run by dedicated volunteers.
Tea and cakes available to purchase.
Members free, non-members £4 adult, £1 per child.
Last tour is at 4pm.
For info go to https://cambridgepastpresentandfuture.eu.rit.org.uk/Event/bourn-windmill-open-day-june2025

Ickleton Open Gardens Sunday
2025-06-15 | Ickleton
From 11 – 5pm
Ickleton Open Gardens offers the rare opportunity to look behind some of the high flint walls in this lovely village and visit varied, inspiring, and beautiful private gardens.. Lunch, Teas, delicious home-made cakes, bee keeping and a plant stall make this event part of the Great British Summer and all in aid of excellent charitable causes.
20+ varied gardens will be open around the village including a twenty-acre garden surrounding a Manor house, established, newly planted, drought tolerant, cottage style, small and a large. The event is in aid of the Village Hall and Tom’s Trust the UK’s only charity dedicated to providing mental health support to children with brain tumours, and their families.
£7 per adult. Accompanied children free. Assistance dogs only please
Tickets and parking at: Village Hall, Frogge Street, Ickleton, Cambridgeshire CB10 1SH

Penelope Quadrangle and the Meaning of Friendship
2025-06-17 - 2025-06-20 | Corpus Playroom, St. Edwards Passage, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
What would you do if your best friend murdered someone? For Penelope Quadrangle, the answer is simple: hide the body. Sure, her bestie Natalie doesn’t talk much, or invite her to birthday drinks, and might be a serial killer, but without Natalie, she’d be nothing. So when Natalie brutally murders a client at their workplace, priority number one is make sure nobody ever finds out. Ever. If Penelope is one thing, it’s loyal. (And extremely well-dressed. And absolutely, definitely, not lonely.)
This production is suitable for ages 12 and over.

Nightly performances at 7.00 pm taking place at Corpus Playroom.

Tickets – £8.00 to £12.00.

For info to to https://www.adctheatre.com/whats-on/play/penelope-quadrangle-and-the-meaning-of-friendship/

Pride and Prejudice
2025-06-17 - 2025-06-20 | ADC Theatre, Park Street, Cambridge, CB5 8AS
“It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.”
When Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy first meet, it’s dislike at first sight. Born into a lesser noble family with four sisters, with nothing to recommend them but their charms, Elizabeth is beneath the wealthy Mr Darcy’s notice. Elizabeth sees Mr Darcy as a man born only of unpleasant arrogance and privilege. Their pride and prejudice blinds them to each other’s true feelings, but can they overcome their flaws in spite of all obstacles, and find their way to happiness together?
Experience Jane Austen’s classic tale of hate to love, revitalised in this production full of laughter, colour, and life.
This production is suitable for all ages.
Evening performances at 7.45 pm with a matinee at 2.30 pm on Saturday
Tickets – £10.00 to £17.00
For info go to https://www.adctheatre.com/whats-on/play/pride-and-prejudice/

Midsummer Fair
2025-06-18 - 2025-06-21 | Midsummer Common, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
One of the most exciting events in the Cambridge calendar, Midsummer Fair, returns to the city with rides and great fun for all. As one of the longest-established fairs in the UK, it is also a cherished part of the city’s history.
The Fair, which is run by the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller community on Midsummer Common, is free to enter. In 1901, the Cambridge News described the opening of the event as “the delight of children and the pleasure of not a few adults.”
Throughout history, there has been a variety of entertainment at the fair including fire-eating, sword-swallowing, moving pictures and wrestling. Today, the entertainment is mainly fairground rides and stalls that all ages can enjoy. There is a fee for individual rides and stalls.
