Road closure will once again be in place for the Warwick Mop Fair this weekend.

The annual event, which is said to date back to the reign of Edward III, is hosted on the Friday and Saturday following the 12 of October, with the 'Runaway Mop' held the following weekend.

Last week's event was a big success, with the town centre packed over both days to enjoy the fun fair and stalls.

The event returns on October 24 and 25 and more road closures will be in place.

Warwick District Council has confirmed road closures will be in place from from 4.45pm on Thursday 23 October to 111.59am on Sunday 26 October (for the Runaway Mop).

The following roads will be closed during those times:

• Brook Street
• Market Place
• Market Street – except for egress from the bus station and car park
• New Bridge
• New Street
• Old Square
• Puckering's Lane – except for egress to the bus station and car park
• Swan Street
• The Holloway

Hampton Road car park will be closed to all vehicles including camper vans from 7am on Sunday 12 October to 12pm on Sunday 26 October 2025.

Permit holders will be able to park in near by Bread and Meat Close car park and also Vittle Close car park.

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New Street car park will be closed from 4.45pm on Thursday 23 October to 11.59am on Sunday 26 October (for the Runaway Mop).

More information can be found on the Warwick Mop website.