The Activity Bus

12/09/2026

All the Fun of the Fair is building up in the The Market Hall Carlisle with The Hobby Hoarder ...

12/09/2026

World Fun Fair Month & Beamish Museum

Join John Clifford Culine MBE

12th & 13th September 2026

12/09/2026

We love sharing the adventures of the World Fun Fair Month

While Rosy, enjoys her September sleepover with Discover Carlisle Bear in the Old Town Hall, Teti Pea in New Zealand is waking from their hibernation with Mahons Amusements ...

Teti Pea is awaking from Winter Hibernation. Time to get the Fleet ready to hit the road again to enjoy
Cerebrating 80yrs of Family Fun 1946-2026

11/09/2026

“Music’s the heartbeat of the fair — past, present, and forever! Every song a memory, every note an adventure!” 🎵🎠✨
Johnny Goggles - Carlisle Community Mascot.

From traditional fairground organs to the popular songs of the era, music has accompanied the sights and movement of the travelling fair for generations.

Click on the photos for more information ...
Cumbria Guide Showcase Cumbria Discover Carlisle Sophie Swain Love Carlisle Rock With World Fun Fair Month Tullie Intro Cumbrian Local Radio

10/09/2026

Free Daily Prize Draw from Saturday 5th September - kindly drawn by visitors to the Intro Carlisle World Fun Fair Month Hub

Winners:

Chocolates kindly gifted by Alice Fashions who also proudly sponsored the Carlisle Community Guide.

Traditional sweets from Sweet Retreat Carlisle - including Aunty Valerie's favourite rhubarb & custard.

(And more)

Each winner has been contacted & prizes can be collected from Sweet Retreat Carlisle

10/09/2026

As we continue to celebrate World Fun Fair Month throughout September...

We are excited that The Activity Bus will be part of the in October.

Another worldwide event and...

🥁... Carlisle is invited

Save The Date - Sunday 18th October -

more info to be revealed
Love Carlisle Cumbria Guide Showcase Cumbria Sophie Swain News & Star / The Cumberland News Discover Carlisle SPARK - Carlisle's Cultural Education Partnership Wild Colour Creations Cumbria Creative Collective ARTventurers Carlisle, Penrith and Keswick Oak and elephant art events BEE UNIQUE

10/09/2026

✨ A Meeting of Months & Memories ✨

Last year, we had the absolute pleasure of meeting Clare Walters, CEO of Bus Users UK, right outside the iconic UK House of Commons ! 🚌🏛️

Clare gifted Michelle Russell - author & illustrator a wonderful 'Ambussador' badge and the famous 'Catch The Bus Month' big red hand — now proudly on display with Discover Carlisle alongside & the brilliant LEGO Routemaster built by Stephen Dunn ! 🧱🚌

We had such a lovely chat about:

🎡 World Fun Fair Month & Catch The Bus Month — both shining bright in September!

🏛️ Michelle’s invitation to the Houses of Parliament by South Shields, MP Emma Louise Lewell & Future 4 Fairgrounds

🚌 All the adventures of The Activity Bus

💛 And Clare’s well-earned retirement plans

A perfect meeting of two wonderful September celebrations — where buses, fun fairs, and community spirit ride together! 🚌🎡❤️


Sophie Swain Cumbria Guide Love Carlisle Showcase Cumbria

09/09/2026

2026 - the

September - World Fun Fair Month

Carlisle - A City of Stories & Legends

Dance Ahead CIC - Bringing Stories Into Motion


Love Carlisle Adam Russell Dance Discover Carlisle Tale Trails Cumbria Guide Cumbria and The Borders History Carlisle Writers' Group Seven Stories The National Centre for Children's Books Alfie Joey Richard O'Neill Cumberland Libraries Sophie Swain Forum Books Cathedral Lodge Antiques Sketch and Sip Carlisle Crown and Mitre Hotel Crown Lane Cellar Carlisle Castles Carlisle Cricket CLUB National Centre for Writing The Rabbit Hole Independent Bookshop