So there I was in Newbury the other week and saw a big wheel and helter skelter, I thought there must be a fair on. Last weekend I had a quick look and this is what I found.
This was not the best time to visit as it was raining
Not seen one of these in years a Helter Skelter
Unusual type of stall
View of the rides and stalls
This guy really needs bigging up. I thought he was selling tools and I was looking at them when he said they were all chocolate
Good old German beer on sale
I love seeing the different Christmas markets around the world. This one looks very similar to the ones we have here in Germany. Except you wouldn't find beer here. Hope you enjoyed it. :)
ReplyDeleteNo doubt because you have the beer already. These theamed Christmas markets are springing up round the country and are based on the one held in Germany and the rest of Europe. Might have enjoyed it more had it not been raining
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ReplyDeleteOh this looks like so much fun Bill - helter skelter?? I thought they had long gone!! Those chocotools area amazing. What a fun and festive post. YAM xx
Have to admit I thought them may have gone as well, would have been tempted to try it had the weather not been wet
DeleteTo someone who travels a lot in the Aussie Outback & lives in the driest state of the driest continent on earth, rain seems SO exotic!! I think I'll drop in whenever I need a change from good ol' OZ weather!!
ReplyDeleteFeel free to do so. You should have been here last night, as the saying goes rained cats & dogs. It literaly threw it down
DeleteI learned something new from your site today. I never knew those round buildings were called Helter Skelters. That's a very colorful market.
ReplyDeleteIt's a big fairground ride. You climb to the top & slide down on a mat. Use dto love it as a kid, adults seem to like it too.
Deletehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helter_skelter_(ride)
That chocolate looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteI would like to think it was though I never bought any
DeleteI see there were quite a few people braving the rain to go to the fair. The pictures are beautiful and I think the wet weather makes them even more interesting.
ReplyDeleteMore that I thought there would be though I would this it is popular on a nice day
DeleteGerman beer and chocolate tools? I'm there!!! :)
ReplyDeleteSee you at the bar then
DeleteLovely, cool and nice pictures!
ReplyDeleteMore cool and wet. Thank you Birgitta
DeleteWe have one of those fun fairs too! There must be a lot of rides around the country for children to enjoy. Thanks for all your comments. Warmest best wishes to you for a super Christmas!
ReplyDeleteThanks hope you have a great one. The fairs seem to be getting common round the country now
DeleteI had never heard of a Helter Skelter before!
ReplyDeleteWell you have now. They are a common sight at fairs in this country
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