Fair And Circus Licence
Who needs a Fairground or Circus Licence?
Any person who wishes to hold a fair or circus for the purpose of public entertainment must obtain a Fairground or Circus Licence from the Council.
Each year amusement fair and circus operators are invited to 'bid' for specific dates and venues, as shown below:
| Month | Period | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| May/June | (8 days) | Amusement Fair | Baiter |
| April/May | (5 days) | Amusement Fair | Turlin Moor |
| June/July | (5 days) | Circus | Branksome Recreation Ground |
| June/July | (5 days) | Amusement Fair | Turlin Moor |
| July/August | (5 days) | Circus | Baiter |
| August | (10 days) | Amusement Fair | Hamworthy Park |
| August | (10 days) | Amusement Fair | Baiter |
If you would like to express an interest in operating a fair or circus please complete the enquiry form.
For informational purposes, please see example of fairground licence 
and circus licence .
Licences are granted annually and are not transferable to any other operator once they have been issued.
The Council may suspend or revoke a licence at any time whenever they deem such suspension or revocation to be necessary in the interests of the public.
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