Leeds Valentines Fair

Love is in the air, every time I look around. That’s not strictly true but go on spread some love and hug a neighbour. No, okay then maybe try the ever increasing Valentine Fair at Elland Road.
Now I must admit, fairgrounds and romance aren’t the first two things to spring to mind when I think about it but any excuse for some thrill seeker rides, candy floss and hook-​a-​duck in my book.
It really is becoming a big event in the city and I’ve now come to expect the resulting queuing traffic off the M621 and gaggle of school children milling around each time it rolls into town.
Plenty of attractions to get your teeth into and I suggest the bungee if you like a bit of adrenaline action, or even the buzz mouse. Enough sugar rotting treats to shake a stick at and of course your entire usual fair ground games and over-​sized teddy bears to win.
Do watch out for pick pockets but that is the same at any large gathering of people. It’s a shame to have to say that when the whole point of the event is to give a little love. Also look out for the special promotions to save on those pennies.
Not exclusively for those in love, that would rule quite a few of us out, so don’t let the name put you off.

The «Great Leeds Valentines Fair» is back again folks, for the 19^th year running, Leeds is cashing in on the Valentines Day madness and holding a fun fair in it’s honour. oh lucky Valentine!
All jokes aside it’s a grand idea! It’s £1 to enter on to the site, admission goes towards the payment of security around the fun fair limits, which is an excellent point, considering the amount of kidlets and families and potential for disaster sort of scenarios these type of events often have.
The fair starts today, and runs until Sunday 21^st of Feb this year, and it’s open from 1pm and closes at 10.30pm. There are some exceptions to this, due to the football fixtures and Elland Road being Leeds’ home ground.
So what’s there? Well, there are Roller Coasters, Dodgems, Ghost Trains, Fun Houses, the crazy claw looking thing that hurls you (safely) in every direction, Carousels, the Crazy Mouse, prize games, novelty stores, candy floss, toffee apples, greasy burgers, fries, hot chocolate, and all that other childish brilliantly fun stuff fun fairs generally have to offer.
This year’s chosen charity of choice is Martin House Hospice, which is dedicated to providing support to children with life limiting illnesses and their families.