BTP Carnival

Behind the Scenes

The Sheds Where Carnival Magic Happens: Inside the Winter Workshops of 2026

Long after the last float has rolled home, UK carnival crews are already back in village halls and industrial units, sketching, welding and glittering. We step inside the 2026 winter workshops to see how floats are built, what safety marshals worry about, and how newcomers can lend a hand.

Nov 7, 2026

Opinion

Skip the Main Stage Queue: Why the 50p Tombola Deserves Carnival's Best Spot

The main stage gets the headlines, but it is the humble tombola, cake stall and lucky dip that keep families fed, amused and coming back. Here is why organisers should give community stalls top billing in 2026 — plus a practical checklist for stallholders.

Nov 7, 2026