A massive Easter fun fair has returned to the city centre, opening as the sun shines ahead of the bank holiday weekend.

The annual Easter Funfair will be open in Chapelfield Gardens until Monday, April 10 from midday until late with free entry. 

It is organised by The Eastern Section of the Showmen's Guild and includes traditional favourites such as dodgems, waltzers and a fun house alongside rides for thrill-seekers as well as fairground games, candyfloss and hot dogs. 

Eastern Daily Press: Blake Harvey and his mum, Sophie, have a go at the shooting gallery at the Easter Fun Fair at Chapelfield gardensBlake Harvey and his mum, Sophie, have a go at the shooting gallery at the Easter Fun Fair at Chapelfield gardens (Image: Denise Bradley)

Eastern Daily Press: Easter Fun Fair at Chapelfield gardensEaster Fun Fair at Chapelfield gardens (Image: Denise Bradley)

New for 2023 is the Dinosaur Invasion, which will run from 2pm to 6pm on Friday, April 7 with huge dinosaurs roaming the event.

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Organiser Frankie Harris, said: "It is hard out there - our costs are rising just as much as anyone else, but we are doing our best to keep prices to a minimum - you've still got to have some fun. 

Eastern Daily Press: Summer Neave, eight, catching ducks and watched by her family; grandad David Borrill, brother Morgan, 12; and mum Sam, at the Easter Fun Fair at Chapelfield gardensSummer Neave, eight, catching ducks and watched by her family; grandad David Borrill, brother Morgan, 12; and mum Sam, at the Easter Fun Fair at Chapelfield gardens (Image: Denise Bradley)

Eastern Daily Press: Easter Fun Fair at Chapelfield gardensEaster Fun Fair at Chapelfield gardens (Image: Denise Bradley)

"The fair is as big as last year - we always look forward to coming here and we love the area in the city centre. The surrounding gives it everything, with all the trees.

"Hopefully people will come and spend their hard-earned money."

Rides will cost around £2 for children's attractions and £3 for adults, with discount vouchers available online and in local shops. 

Eastern Daily Press: Jayden Lewis, four, and his sister, three-year-old Madison, at the Easter Fun Fair at Chapelfield gardensJayden Lewis, four, and his sister, three-year-old Madison, at the Easter Fun Fair at Chapelfield gardens (Image: Denise Bradley)

Eastern Daily Press: Harper Myers, four, riding the horses at the Easter Fun Fair at Chapelfield gardensHarper Myers, four, riding the horses at the Easter Fun Fair at Chapelfield gardens (Image: Denise Bradley)