It’s the UK’s largest Valentines Event, and back in Leeds for the Half Term holidays will be the famous Valentines Fun Fair opening from Thursday 11th February until Sunday 21st of February on the Elland Road Car Parks alongside Leeds United Football Club.
Each year the event seems to bring together bigger and better rides from across Europe and whether you’re looking for a family-friendly day of rides and amusements or a thrilling night out, there is always plenty to enjoy at Europe’s first and largest Valentine fair, which having initially been held in the City Centre from 1992 until 2000 is still going strong at its current home on the car parks at Elland Road adjoing Leeds Utd FC.
Amongst the array of Roller Coasters, thrill rides, family rides, Dodgems, Twists and Waltzer’s which have always been the staple diet of the Valentines Fair, there will be a fantastic new attractions this year in the form of the Top Buzz, Superstar and a 33 metre giant observation wheel while returning is Sky Flyer which spins its riders 30 metres into the air in a suspended seat at high speed. Direct from a theme park will be the Wild Mouse Roller Coaster which spins its cars along its winding and twisting track, one of four coasters which includes the Little Thunder Mountain Coaster which is set to be a huge hit with the kids on its first visit. These rides among the 150 attractions on offer will give thrill seekers and families an amazing experience.
Also there were plenty of rides for those who enjoy more traditional fairground rides, including the ever-popular Gallopers, Ghost Train and four Fun Houses.
The fair also offers visitors the chance to enjoy many other attractions, such as giant prize games, food and novelty stalls and the numerous side shows that are on offer, including a Bavarian style pub with an indoor seating area.
The fun gets underway at 5pm on Thursday 11th of February and will then be open Friday 12th from 5pm until 10.30pm, and then daily from 1pm until 10.30pm through until Sunday 21st of February with the exception of Monday 15th when the fair will open at 12 noon through until 4pm only due to a football fixture.
This year’s chosen charity which the fair will be supporting is Martin House Hospice which cares for Children and Young People with progressive life limiting illnesses, and provides support to their families in a purpose built hospice in Boston Spa, Wetherby.
And if you really want to experience all the fun of the fair, pay a visit to the free model show on Sunday 14th of February in Leeds United’s Billy’s Bar Suite from 11am until 4.00pm and see all the rides in miniature as well as a number of trade stands and refreshments.
Speaking, Roger Tuby and Stewart Robinson of International Fun Fairs commented, “We are proud to once again present the biggest selection of theme park and fun fair rides to be seen at any Valentines event in the UK and one of the largest fairs in the whole of Europe. This year for our 25th year the fair is better than ever and we have brought in a giant new observation wheel. Together with other spectacular new attractions we are looking forward to welcoming families from across the City and beyond for what is a truly spectacular half term experience.”
The Valentines Fair was the first such fair in the World right here in Leeds twenty five years ago and has steadily grown into a huge spectacle with more individual attractions than any other February Fun Fair or Valentines event in the UK!
Admission £1 (OAP’s and children under 1 metre FREE)
Car Parking -FREE
Venue Elland Road Car Parks, alongside Leeds United FC LS11 OES
For further information please visit: www.leedsvalentinesfair.co.uk
Please note in the event of an FA Cup Match at Elland Road the weekend of 20/21 Feb may be adjusted please check the website for details.