Who needs a Fairground or Circus Licence?
Any person who wishes to hold a fair or circus for the purpose of public entertainment must obtain a Fairground or Circus Licence from the Council. Each year amusement fair and circus operators are invited to ‘bid’ for specific dates and venues, as shown below: Dates and Venues of fairs in PooleMonthPeriodTypeLocationMay/June (8 days)Amusement FairBaiterApril/May (5 days)Amusement FairTurlin MoorJune/July (5 days)CircusBranksome Recreation GroundJune/July (5 days)Amusement FairTurlin MoorJuly/August(5 days)CircusBaiterAugust (10 days)Amusement FairHamworthy ParkAugust (10 days)Amusement FairBaiter If you would like to express an interest in operating a fair or circus please complete the enquiry form. For informational purposes, please see example of fairground licence and circus licence. Licences are granted annually and are not transferable to any other operator once they have been issued. The Council may suspend or revoke a licence at any time whenever they deem such suspension or re
