MI L L ROAD WINTER FA I R
Fair day will see Mill Road closed to cars from East Road to Coleridge Road between 9am and 5.30pm, so bear that in mind when making travel plans. The roads nearby might become congested, too, but there should be plenty of parking available at the Queen Anne car park and the Grafton Centre, both of which are very close to the action. Cyclists will be asked to dismount as well. With more than 10,000 visitors, the fair gets very, very busy, so if you don’t like big crowds, you’re best to show up earlier in the day (around 10am to 11am), or towards the end of the fair in the afternoon. Good advice if you come with a group is to establish a meeting point, so you can reunite – we recommend choosing one of the pubs on the side streets! (These are also ideal for escaping the craziness and grabbing a warming glass of mulled wine, too. Top picks include The Cambridge Blue, The Kingston Arms and The Empress.) If you’re in need of assistance, look out for the stewards wearing high-vis jackets – they’ll be happy to help. Read the programme (this will be available at the top of Mill Road on Donkey Green and is also online), to find out where stalls will be located and what time the bands are playing and where. HAVE A FAIR TO REMEMBER HANDY TIPS FOR VISITORS TO THE MILL ROAD WINTER FAIR
“The Mill Road community is unique, and so is this event!”
from Tribeca, not to mention prosecco, mulled wine and seasonal cocktails from Gentleman Jim’s – a mobile bar in a beautifully restored horsebox. Mill Road itself will host stalls from Harston-based brewery Brewboard and Cambridge Biltong, while you can also check out the new housing development, Ironworks, where there will be a cluster of foodie traders including Simon’s Cider, Wylde Sky Brewing and Verrecchia, which will be serving tasty crepes. Another foodie hub can be found at St Barnabas Road, which will host street food heroes Guerrilla Kitchen and Steak & Honour, plus sweet treats from Gourmet
FOOD & DRINK The amazing range of food on offer at Mill Road Winter Fair is one of the event’s biggest draws, and this year the line-up of traders looks extra tasty. For the biggest concentration of eats, turn your feet to Gwydir Street car park, where you can take your taste buds on an international adventure with Venezuelan bites from Arepa’s Station, Spanish produce including Iberico ham from Azahar, authentic Italian pizza from Fired Up, Jamaican-South African fusion cuisine from Kerief Catering and Taiwanese treats from Ling Ling Steam Kitchen. There’s also pedal-powered coffee
Wrap up warm, arrive with an empty stomach and enjoy!
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