Downton Cuckoo Fair

And old-fashioned English village fete

• What: Folk and craft fair with traditional entertainments
• When: Early May Bank Holiday
• Where: On the greens in Downton, just south of Salisbury
• Admission: Mostly free, £2-£4 for some events
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Though they've only been at it for about 25 years, the Downton Cuckoo Fair is a traditional, old fashioned village fete. Expect more than 200 craft and food stalls, street entertainment, Punch and Judy Shows, a Brass Band Concert, a treasure hunt, a clay shoot, a 10K run and more. Very, very English.