Crowds flocked to the annual St Mary’s May Fayre to enjoy a fun-packed day filled with fairground rides, street food and musical performances in the grounds of Portsmouth’s St Mary’s Church.
The beer tent, one of the staples of the May Fayre, made a return as well as food vendors, stalls,and entertainment from Victory Morris Dancers, Portsmouth City Band, Drumnation and local dance schools. The St Mary’s Choir also performed.
There was also pony rides, various fairground rides, and fairground games.
Pictures: Sarah Standing
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1. St Mary's Church
St Mary's Church in Fratton Road, Portsmouth, hosted their community May Fayre on bank holiday Monday, May 4, 2026. Pictured is: (l-r) Betsy Blumer (8), Clara Hider (7) and Lottie Hider (4) all from Fratton. Picture: Sarah Standing (040526-3876) | Sarah Standing
2. St Mary's Church
St Mary's Church in Fratton Road, Portsmouth, hosted their community May Fayre on bank holiday Monday, May 4, 2026. Picture: Sarah Standing (040526-932) | Sarah Standing
3. St Mary's Church
St Mary's Church in Fratton Road, Portsmouth, hosted their community May Fayre on bank holiday Monday, May 4, 2026. Pictured is: Zoe Lyons from Fantazzy Face Painting with Liliana Newby (5) from Southsea. Picture: Sarah Standing (040526-968) | Sarah Standing
4. St Mary's Church
St Mary's Church in Fratton Road, Portsmouth, hosted their community May Fayre on bank holiday Monday, May 4, 2026. Pictured is: David and Sue Garner from North End, who come every year. Picture: Sarah Standing (040526-977) | Sarah Standing