CIRENCESTER Mop Fair will be returning in October with various fairground rides and stalls.
The fair is one of the oldest fairs in the county and will be held in Market Place from 12pm to 10pm on Monday, October 9 and Monday, 16.
Dating back to the 12th century, the Mop Fair takes its name from its original purpose, which was a hiring event, where servants carried the tools of their trade to show that they were available for work.
Marshal Nichols' family have been bringing the Mop to Cirencester for generations and has worked closely with Cirencester Town Council to deliver the event.
Road closures will occur from midday on Sunday and will open again at midnight on Monday.
The following roads will be subject to closures with signed diversions in place. There will be access for residents affected but deliveries should be arranged outside the closure times.
- Dollar Street closed at Thomas Street Junction.
- Cricklade Street closed at Castle Street Junction
- Castle Street closed at Silver Street Junction
- Dyer Street closed at North Way Junction
- Black Jack Street closed at Park Street Junction
- Coxwell Street closed at Thomas Street Junction
For more information, go to www.cirencester.gov.uk
The road closures are mapped out below or can be seen here.
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