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About Goose Fair Site

The Goose Fair Site at Forest Recreation Ground in Nottingham is a historic outdoor venue that hosts the annual Nottingham Goose Fair, one of the UK’s oldest fairs. This open-space site sits along Gregory Boulevard and is known for its wide-open grounds, flexible event layouts, and easy access for locals and visitors alike. Here you’ll find practical details to help you plan a visit, including parking, transit options, and nearby lodging and dining recommendations. Whether you’re attending the Goose Fair or another public event, we’ve got you covered with straightforward planning information and trustworthy local tips.

Key things to know about the Goose Fair Site: it’s an outdoor space without a fixed seating plan, managed per event needs and crowd controls. The main car park sits off Gregory Boulevard with additional Blue Badge parking available. For those using public transport, the NET tram (Forest stop nearby) and frequent bus routes, plus Park & Ride options, provide convenient access. Nearby hotels include Mercure Nottingham Sherwood (about 450 m away) and Crowne Plaza Nottingham (1–2 km away in the city centre). We recommend confirming travel times and parking spaces in advance, and checking for any event-specific access notes on the day of your visit. If you’re staying nearby, consider our trusted hotel partners for reliability and convenience, plus nearby dining options to fuel up before or after the fair. Secure your seats and plans with a trusted friend in the business—we’ve got you covered for a smooth visit to this historic Nottingham venue.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location/address: Forest Recreation Ground, Gregory Boulevard, Nottingham NG7 6LD (NG7 6LD listed on official Nottingham pages).
  • Venue type: Outdoor public park / fairground (site of the Goose Fair).
  • Primary event: Nottingham Goose Fair, a centuries-old traveling fair held annually in late September to early October.
  • Typical dates: Goose Fair generally runs for several days in late September/early October; 2025 dates were September 26 to October 5.
  • Capacity: No fixed capacity; outdoor open-space site with capacity effectively unlimited, managed by police/authorities.
  • Parking: On-site main car park off Gregory Boulevard; Blue Badge parking; city-center parking and Park & Ride options available.
  • Transit: Access via NET tram (Forest tram stop nearby) and frequent NCT Trent/Bus routes; Park & Ride options serve the site.
  • Nearby hotels: Mercure Nottingham Sherwood (near Forest Recreation Ground, about 450 m away); Crowne Plaza Nottingham (city centre, ~1–2 km away).
  • Notable history/events: Goose Fair is one of the UK's oldest fairs; moved to the Forest Recreation Ground in 1928; attendance reached about 493,200 in 2024.
  • Renamed/demolished: No demolition or renaming of the Goose Fair site; the Goose Fair continues to be held at the Forest Recreation Ground.