WARRINGTON Borough Council has published details of temporary road closures which will take place in Croft village tomorrow (Saturday) in connection with the annual Croft Carnival.
This year’s Croft Carnival is taking place on the Playing Field on Saturday 5th July 2025 and this year is extra special as it is the 100 year anniversary of this much loved event.
The theme for this year is “The Roaring 20s” so be sure to look out for all scarecrows when travelling through the village. The Parade will start from The Plough at 12 noon with floats, bands and participants in fancy dress making their way through Croft to the playing field, where the Carnival will officially open at 1:15pm. There will be a large variety of stalls and activities with something for everybody to enjoy, including live music, acrobatic display, dance, children’s entertainment, rides and much more. The Carnival concludes with the world famous Egg Throwing Competition (weather permitting).
Between 11am and 12.15 pm Kenon Lane will be closed to traffic between Heath Road and Wilton Lane.
Then, between 11.55am and 2pm, the following roads will be closed as required to allow for the safe passing of the carnival parade
Heath Lane Kenyon Lane to Lord Street
Sandy Lane Heath Lane to Mustard Lane
Mustard Lane Sandy Lane to Lord Street
Lord Street Mustard Lane to Smithy Brow
Smithy Lane Lord Street to New Lane
New Lane Smithy Lane to Spring Lane
Eaves Brow Road New Lane to Pasture Drive
Pasture Drive Eaves Brow Road to Gerrard Road
Gerrard Road Pasture Drive to Arkenshaw Road
Arkenshaw Road Gerrard Road to Oak Street
Oak Street Oak Street to Smithy Lane
Anyone contravening the closure will be liable to a penalty not exceeding £400.
Vehicular access to premises will only be permitted under the guidance of the organisers.
Pedestrian and emergency routes will be maintained.
