Pinner Fair is a tradition which has been going on for centuries, since the 1300s. I had to look that up in Wikipedia which has a handy entry on Pinner. Historic Pinner enjoys entertainment and extra opportunities for food and drink. In the past sometimes a few shopkeepers have felt that the fair stopped traffic and was bad for business. However, it's only one day a year and an opportunity.
Where is Pinner? On London's Metropolitan line. A fine historic high street. Associations with world-famous historic characters. Nelson's daughter lived in Pinner and is buried in the cemetery within walking distance.
The church at the top of the main historic street has the coffin in the sky projecting - see it from the road outside.
If you have time or tire of the crowds, take a break in Pinner Park at the lower end of the High street. It has a lake with aquatic life and an aviary and a cafe. Also the Heath Robinson museum where you can see cartoons and buy them as well as books and postcards and souvenirs.
In previous years stalls have sold English food and French food.
The High street has several eating places, coffee bars, fast food, pizza, pubs and restaurants. You may wish to note the names and numbers and book to come back on another occasion. Those in historic buildings include: Friends, Zizi in the Old Victory pub. See TripAdvisor for reviews of restaurants.
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