It's all change along historic carnival route

THE Bridgwater Carnival has been at the centre of the town’s cultural calendar since at least the Victoria era, with the event widely regarded as the oldest event of its kind in the UK.

- DANIEL MUMBY Local Democracy Reporter

The annual spectacle of colourful carnival carts winding their way through the town centre brings not only huge numbers of visitors into the town, but also a sense of stability during periods of great social and economic upheaval.

But as this year’s carnival rolls into town tomorrow, many visitors will notice plenty of changes afoot on the carnival route.

Thanks to the Bridgwater town deal, work is going on behind the scenes to secure the carnival’s future, with £4.9m being committed towards improvements to the existing workshops off the A38 Bristol Road.

Here's a guide to everything that could change on the carnival’s route in the coming years:

Percival Yard, A39 Bath Road

At the start of the carnival’s procession route lies this brownfield site, which once formed part of the town's cellophane factory. NNB Generation (HPC) Ltd is using it for four years to store 200 shipping containers, which will hold materials associated with the Hinkley Point C construction programme.