The independent visitor guide · 2026

All the wonder.
Less of the guesswork.

Make your Goose Fair day easier to plan. Find the right date, travel with confidence and get a feel for the fair's remarkable past.

25 Sep – 4 Oct 2026Forest Recreation GroundFree entry

A Nottingham tradition, seen anew

Start with the essentials

A good day begins before you arrive.

Three things to settle first. We link to the people running the event and transport, so you can check for changes.

01 / WHEN

Opening hours change across the ten days. Sunday midday includes a quieter SEND session.

02 / HOW

NET has announced four days without trams. Check your date and consider the buses serving the fair.

03 / WHAT

Keep a short checklist on your device. No account or email is needed.

A fair with deep roots

Goose Fair's story runs through Nottingham's trading history, public celebrations and a move that reshaped the event in 1928.

Know before you go

Check travel updates, accessibility information and the event source before setting off.