Saturday 25th April until Monday 4th May 2026, inclusive. The main fair day takes place on the bank holiday Monday (4th).
Head to our Wray Fair page for further details.

The setting up of the Fun Fair is weather dependent, but is usually up and running by the Thursday or Friday before the Bank Holiday weekend and runs until the end of the Festival on Monday. It generally runs from around 5.30pm on the Friday or 11am at the weekend until about 8pm, but it varies. As with other fun fairs, you have to pay for the rides etc. you use.

(Note: the fair is not run by the Scarecrow volunteers)

£12 - this includes entry to Wray Fair, all of the events, a free programme and parking for one car and all passengers.

(Cash or card accepted)

All profits go to local charities and voluntary groups.

Excluding fair day (bank holiday Monday) you only need to pay for parking. Use the postcode LA2 8QL to be directed to the designated car parks as you approach the village - please do not park in the village as there is only sufficient parking for residents.

The programme costs just £3 (or included when you pay entry on Fair Day) and is packed full of useful information, stories and lots of fun games, activities, maps and puzzles.

Programmes can be purchased in the village store. All profits to go local charities and voluntary groups.

• Yes, during the week you can park in the village or at Bridge House Tearooms. At the weekend and on Fair day, there is dedicated disabled parking signposted at the front of the main car park on Hornby Road. Wheelchair users can use Home Farm Close as a drop off area. Ask a car park attendant when you arrive. Some areas are not wheelchair friendly - check out our map for details (map).

• There is an accessible toilet at Wray Institute and two accessible portaloos in the village, usually located at the Flood Gardens and on Fair Field.

• There is level or ramp access to the tearooms, pub and village shop.

• Seating is available at Wray Village Store, the Institute, the George & Dragon, The Tea Rooms, and the church. Benches are located outside the Institute, the Tea Rooms, in the church yard, at the allotments, on the brow of 'spout' path and at the Flood Gardens.

• Please note that in some areas of the village there are narrow or no pavements and cobbles instead of pavement.

• For a quieter visit to the village, we recommend coming during the week and avoiding weekends.

• For more access and support information, please read this leaflet prior to visiting Wray: Website - Access at Wray Scarecrow Festival 2025

• For an accessible guide to Wray and its surroundings, see here: Welcome to Wray (Accessible large-print)

The "GOAT" (Greatest.Of.All.Time)

• Wray Primary School

• Wray Over 60s

• Wray Institute

• Wray Forest School

• Wennington Hall School

• Wennington & District WI

• 3rd Hornby Scout Group

• Local churches and chapels

• And other local good causes

See our dedicated Where are we? page. Our Sat Nav postcode is LA2 8QL. https://what3words.com/hazy.props.panics

Please visit Wray Village Store

Yes, we welcome dogs as long as they are kept on a lead and you clear up after them!

Yes, throughout the festival you can purchase food and drink from several outlets, including the George & Dragon pub, the Bridge House Tea Rooms, Wray Village Store and Wray Institute. You can also buy gifts from Greenfoots Garden Centre and Made in Wray. There are plenty of other food outlets at the Wray Fair and you are welcome to bring your own picnics.

Caton or Bentham - there is no cash point in Wray.

There are portaloos in various locations around the village, including the playing fields and the Flood Gardens. In due course, these will be added to the village map.

Yes, we are a stop on the Way of the Roses cycle route!

The Bridge House Tea Rooms are a regular stop off point for cyclists (bike racks available) and you can buy scrummy cyclist-friendly snacks at Wray Village Store.

Please see our special events tab for specific event details.

Yes, runners can change at the Wray Institute and leave their bags there, at their own risk