Tavistock Goose Fayre returns for first time since pandemic started

Tavistock Goose Fayre was cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but it has returned in 2022

Tavistock's Goose Fayre is under way after a two-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Market traders come from all over the country for the event, which dates back to the 12th Century.

Stalls and side shows are set up in the centre of the town, and about 200 spaces are let by the town council for traders and community groups.

Councillor Paul Ward, Tavistock Mayor, said it was "great to see so many people" turn out for the event.

Tavistock Mayor Paul Ward said he was pleased to see the return of the fayre

Mr Ward said: "It's great to see so many people here again, you know, we waited three years for Goose Fayre to happen.

"Goose Fair didn't even stop during the Second World War, but Covid brought us to a close.

"It's fantastic to get it going again."

Stephen Shortland has been coming to the fayre for 40 years

Somerset trader Stephen Shortland said: "This is the best one day's work you can do in the country... everybody wants to come to Tavistock Fayre because it's so good.

"I've been doing it for 40 years, I've got regular customers here and they haven't been here for two years, hopefully they'll all be back today."