Retford Charter Day 2027

The free entry festival celebrating Retford's royal charter - funfair rides, market trades, and all day entertainment.

Overview

This is Retford Charter Day - the annual food, craft, and festival fayre to celebrate the grant of a royal charter to Retford in 1259. Volunteer run, not for profit, all for Retford. Free entry and featuring all day entertainment for kids and families, all of your favourite market traders, and classic funfair rides. We're back on 3 May 2027 - don't miss out!

Times and availability

3 May 2027, 10:00am-4:00pm

Contact

Get in touch with us at contact.retfordcharterday@gmail.com or message us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/charterdayretford/

Address

Retford
Nottinghamshire
DN22 6DE
United Kingdom
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Costs

Retford Charter Day is free to enter, including to watch all of the amazing arena entertainment. Funfair rides charge separately.

Gallery

An aerial shot of Retford Market Square, filled with funfair rides.
An aerial shot of Retford Market Square, filled with funfair rides.
An aerial shot of Kings Park Retford, filled with funfair rides and entertainment
An aerial shot of Kings Park Retford, filled with funfair rides and entertainment

Last updated: 30 July 2026