Article and images by Jonathan White
(except Hawker Hurricane image, used under Creative Commons licence)
The 42nd Marbury Merry Days is taking place on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th May 2023.
Goes for the two-day traditional country fair will open at 12:30pm and the fair takes places in the field adjacent to St Michael and All Angels Church and Marbury Big Mere.
The main attraction this year is The Sealed Knot, who will bring their English Civil War demonstration to life with drill displays, skirmishes and a living history settlement.
Other attractions include Pinxton Puppets, grand draw, plant stall, cake stall, tombola, bric-a-brac stall, book stall, craft and gift fair, side shows and refreshments.
There’ll also be performances from Glo*s Dance Troupe (Saturday), Maypole dancing (Saturday), Wirral Pipe Band, a fun dog show (Sunday, entries on the day), gun dog scurry, Cheshire Farm Ice Cream, children’s activity area, bouncy castles, model flying display, floral display in the church, trade stands, classic cars and vintage tractors, cygnet bar and climbing wall (Sunday).
In addition, there will also be a Battle of Britain memorial flight Hawker Hurricane flypast on the Saturday (13th May, time tbc).
A representative from Marbury Merry Days said: “Following our incredibly successful Merry Days last year, we’re very much looking forward to welcoming new visitors as well as regular visitors to our traditional two-day country fair.”
Entrance prices: adults £6, under 16s – £1 (or free with an adult). Free car park.
All proceeds go towards the upkeep of the St Michael and All Angels Church in Marbury.
Enquiries: 01948 663 087 / 07778 604 470
Online: www.marburymerrydays.org / www.facebook.com/marburymerrydays
Venue postcode: SY13 4LN
3 miles from Wrenbury (near Nantwich) and 3 miles from Whitchurch
