A 700-year old country fair

STOCKLAND, near Honiton, first had a country fair more than 700 years ago—and it’s still going strong, promising an afternoon of music, merriment, magic and lots to eat and drink, in the grounds of the village hall, on the late May bank holiday, Monday 29th May from 1.30 pm.

Stockland Fair has its origins during the reign of King Henry III in 1252. It is described as “a glorious, oneday traditional English country fair,” and attracts more than 2,000 visitors, raising a considerable amount of money for local causes.

Expect old fashioned games, country crafts, tractors, home baking and plant stalls, sheep shearing, line dancing and various displays. There is family entertainment with Dan’s Marvellous Magic show, storytelling and puppetry with tales of the seafarer Sam O Shanty, and a carousel and bouncy castle. Honiton Band will be playing and so will The Big Noise Street Band.

One of the highlights is the world-famous Stockland Eggathon! There is a great selection of refreshments including afternoon teas in the hall, barbecue with local sausages, venison and beef burgers, ices, soft drinks and local ales and cider