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Thousands converged on Wickham, Hampshire, for the 750-year-old horse fair Wednesday, forcing temporary closures on key roads including the A334 and Wickham Square until Thursday. Hampshire County Council urged outsiders to avoid the area as emergency access remained prioritized.
Wickham Square and major roads will close for 48 hours starting Tuesday midnight as Wickham Horse Fair revives its 756-year-old tradition. Over 10,000 visitors are expected for the horse trading event that dates back to a royal charter granted by Henry III.
The centuries-old Wickham Horse Fair will disrupt traffic in Hampshire from Tuesday, with Wickham Square and parts of the A334 shut for 46 hours. Diversions for cars and buses stretch up to 15 miles as emergency access remains guaranteed.