A sunny Sunday at the Hoppings on Newcastle Town Moor(Image: Newcastle Chronicle)

24 pictures of Sunday scorcher as The Hoppings basks in sunshine on Newcastle's Town Moor

by · ChronicleLive

It was a Sunday scorcher for the Hoppings on the longest day of the year. Temperatures were north of 20°C on the Summer Solstice, which brought thousands of people to the Town Moor for the travelling funfair.

The annual event has been blessed with warm and sunny weather so far, with temperatures expected to continue rising this week. This year, Elevate 85, described as the tallest travelling ride in the world, has been a new (albeit temporary) addition to the Newcastle skyline and allows thrill seekers to get a bird's eye view over Newcastle, Gosforth and Jesmond from just over twice the height of Grey's Monument.

The site itself however is 30% smaller than usual, with the north end out of action due to essential drainage works being carried which, once complete, will mean it is 'future-proofed' for the return of a full-scale fair in years to come. Nevertheless, organisers have promised more than 400 attractions to visitors; including a kids' club, a food court with a bar, and live music.

The Hoppings will be open daily from 1pm at weekends, and 2pm mid-week, until 11pm until the final day, June 28, when it will close at 7pm.

A sunny Sunday at the Hoppings on Newcastle Town Moor(Image: Newcastle Chronicle)
A sunny Sunday at the Hoppings on Newcastle Town Moor(Image: Newcastle Chronicle)
A sunny Sunday at the Hoppings on Newcastle Town Moor(Image: Newcastle Chronicle)
A sunny Sunday at the Hoppings on Newcastle Town Moor(Image: Newcastle Chronicle)