ALL the fun of the fair is coming to Northallerton later this week.

The town's traditional May Fair gets under way on Thursday at 6pm with an official ceremony near the town hall.

The fair will stay open until 11pm on Thursday and opening hours for the following days will be: Friday, 6pm to 11pm; Saturday, 10am to midnight, Sunday, 1pm to 5pm; and Monday, 1pm to 11pm.