North Petherton Carnival 8th November 2025

North Petherton Carnival Committee is pleased to confirm the return of North Petherton Guy Fawkes Carnival.

The procession will once again travel from the Rugby Club lay-by to the Huntworth Roundabout exactly as in previous events.

ROAD CLOSURES from 5.00 pm

Due to the volume of traffic on the procession route last year temporary traffic restriction orders to effect road closures and clearway parking restrictions will allow the closure of the A38 road to non-emergency vehicles, from Walford Cross to the Huntworth roundabout from 5.00 pm. This will affect all junctions between the two points and will also include the access into/from Wilstock/Stockmoor, via Wilstock Way/Charolais Drive.

An additional closure of the A38 from the Huntworth roundabout to the Showground roundabout from 7.30 pm on Saturday 8th November until approximately 01.00 am on Sunday 9th November (or until required by the Police) to allow the carts to disperse safely.

“Road Closed” MEANS “ROAD CLOSED”

Due to events elsewhere involving hostile or accidental vehicle movements which caused injury barriers will be in place to close the roads. This is to help ensure the safety of those participating, marshalling and watching the carnival.

This will mean access to/from the A38 will be restricted during these times whilst the Carnival preparations, and the procession takes place and then disperses afterwards.

Clearway Restrictions

Once again Clearway restrictions will be in place and enforced on the whole carnival route for the whole day and additionally on Stockmoor Drive, Charolais Drive and Wilstock Way. This means there is no stopping / loading / parking on the road, or in laybys, or on verges of the procession route, which will be enforced.

If you live on the procession route please ensure your vehicle is moved away ahead of the clearway coming into force.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and sincerely hope that everyone understands the reasons for this notification and can accommodate us to help ensure the continuance of the tradition of North Petherton’s Guy Fawkes Carnival.

Queries

Queries should be forwarded via Email to: secretary@npgfcc.org.uk

CarnivalHotline – 01278 258007 (1000-1600 daily) X – @NPethertonCarn

or see our website for further details www.northpethertoncarnival.org.uk

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