Edward Danter's Blackwood Summer Fun Fair returns for 2025
Edward Danter's Blackwood Summer Fun Fair is family run for family fun and boasts a spectacular range of rides, attractions, arcades games, game stalls and much more.
Back by popular demand will be white-knuckle ride Oxygen. Thrill seekers will be thrilled (pun intended) to see the return of the high speed, 130-foot ride (following a gap year in this awe-inspiring attraction coming to Blackwood).
And new to Blackwood for 2024 will be the Bavarian Fun House. Explore mirror mazes, spinning barrels, and so much more in this family favourite.
(Image: Edward Danter's Fun Fair)
That's just a taster of what to expect at Blackwood Summer Fun Fair 2025 – there will also be plenty of family classics including the Dodgems, the Sizzler, and the Runaway Train to name just a few. Visitors can also try their luck with game stalls, including Hook a Duck, or amuse themselves with arcade games.
If you work up a thirst (or hunger) hollering with happiness on the rides, then head over to the food court which will be packed with fun fair favourites. Tuck into some traditional fun fair foods – including hot dogs, burgers, and more – or satisfy your sweet tooth with freshly made desserts including hot doughnuts, scrumptious crepes, and luxury hot chocolates.
Car parking for the fun fair is free.
The attractions operate on a token basis, with ride tokens from £1 available on-site.
Cards are accepted, but cash is preferred (as signal strength can vary on the field).
Additionally you can order tokens for Blackwood Summer Fun Fair 2025 online for exclusive discounts: https://shorturl.at/MZ0rp
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