From market stalls to fairground rides and a circus workshop, there was plenty to keep visitors of all ages entertained at this year’s Whittlesey Extravaganza.
Lynn Palmer, Extravaganza chair, said: “I’d say it was a resounding success; we had lots of happy families and it was a fantastic weekend.”
The annual event, which took place on Saturday, returned for the first time since 2019 and saw it nearly reach full capacity despite the wintry weather.
![Wisbech Standard: Families and friends attended this year's Whittlesey Extravaganza, which returned after two years away.]( "Wisbech Standard: Families and friends attended this year's Whittlesey Extravaganza, which returned after two years away.")
Families and friends attended this year's Whittlesey Extravaganza, which returned after two years away. (Image: RWT Photography/Fenland Youth Radio)
![Wisbech Standard: Families and friends attended this year's Whittlesey Extravaganza, which returned after two years away.]( "Wisbech Standard: Families and friends attended this year's Whittlesey Extravaganza, which returned after two years away.")
Families and friends attended this year's Whittlesey Extravaganza, which returned after two years away. (Image: RWT Photography/Fenland Youth Radio)
Over time, the Extravaganza has expanded, and it is hoped the 2022 event will be just as successful as this year’s instalment.
“People were out in the pouring rain so they must have been wanting the event to take place!” Lynn said.
![Wisbech Standard: Families and friends attended this year's Whittlesey Extravaganza, which returned after two years away.]( "Wisbech Standard: Families and friends attended this year's Whittlesey Extravaganza, which returned after two years away.")
Families and friends attended this year's Whittlesey Extravaganza, which returned after two years away. (Image: RWT Photography/Fenland Youth Radio)
![Wisbech Standard: Families and friends attended this year's Whittlesey Extravaganza, which returned after two years away.]( "Wisbech Standard: Families and friends attended this year's Whittlesey Extravaganza, which returned after two years away.")
Families and friends attended this year's Whittlesey Extravaganza, which returned after two years away. (Image: RWT Photography/Fenland Youth Radio)
“We’ve got a meeting in January to do a debrief on this year’s event and think about next year’s event, which will take place.”
![Wisbech Standard: Families and friends attended this year's Whittlesey Extravaganza, which returned after two years away.]( "Wisbech Standard: Families and friends attended this year's Whittlesey Extravaganza, which returned after two years away.")
Families and friends attended this year's Whittlesey Extravaganza, which returned after two years away. (Image: RWT Photography/Fenland Youth Radio)
![Wisbech Standard: Families and friends attended this year's Whittlesey Extravaganza, which returned after two years away.]( "Wisbech Standard: Families and friends attended this year's Whittlesey Extravaganza, which returned after two years away.")
Families and friends attended this year's Whittlesey Extravaganza, which returned after two years away. (Image: RWT Photography/Fenland Youth Radio)
![Wisbech Standard: Families and friends attended this year's Whittlesey Extravaganza, which returned after two years away.]( "Wisbech Standard: Families and friends attended this year's Whittlesey Extravaganza, which returned after two years away.")
Families and friends attended this year's Whittlesey Extravaganza, which returned after two years away. (Image: RWT Photography/Fenland Youth Radio)
![Wisbech Standard: Families and friends attended this year's Whittlesey Extravaganza, which returned after two years away.]( "Wisbech Standard: Families and friends attended this year's Whittlesey Extravaganza, which returned after two years away.")
Families and friends attended this year's Whittlesey Extravaganza, which returned after two years away. (Image: RWT Photography/Fenland Youth Radio)
![Wisbech Standard: Families and friends attended this year's Whittlesey Extravaganza, which returned after two years away.]( "Wisbech Standard: Families and friends attended this year's Whittlesey Extravaganza, which returned after two years away.")
Families and friends attended this year's Whittlesey Extravaganza, which returned after two years away. (Image: RWT Photography/Fenland Youth Radio)
![Wisbech Standard: Families and friends attended this year's Whittlesey Extravaganza, which returned after two years away.]( "Wisbech Standard: Families and friends attended this year's Whittlesey Extravaganza, which returned after two years away.")
Families and friends attended this year's Whittlesey Extravaganza, which returned after two years away. (Image: RWT Photography/Fenland Youth Radio)
![Wisbech Standard: Families and friends attended this year's Whittlesey Extravaganza, which returned after two years away.]( "Wisbech Standard: Families and friends attended this year's Whittlesey Extravaganza, which returned after two years away.")
Families and friends attended this year's Whittlesey Extravaganza, which returned after two years away. (Image: RWT Photography/Fenland Youth Radio)
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