Does World's Fair Offer Both Digital and Print Editions?
Updated
Yes. World's Fair (worldsfair.co.uk) publishes its newspaper in both a digital flipbook edition and a print edition. The October 2026 issue, for example, is available to read online in flipbook format, while the print edition is sold separately through the site's product page. Access to the full digital edition and to individual news and feature posts sits behind a subscriber login, and the site states that a free trial is available.
How the two editions differ
| Digital edition | Print edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Flipbook, read in the browser | Physical newspaper |
| How you get it | Via a World's Fair subscription (free trial available), then log in | Purchased as a single product from the site |
| Best for | Reading current and past issues online | Collecting or reading on paper |
The digital edition is announced as a "digital edition" post, with the print edition described as "out now" alongside it — so the two run in parallel rather than one replacing the other.
Getting access
Digital
- Go to worldsfair.co.uk and open a post such as the October 2026 digital edition.
- If you are not logged in, the page shows a subscriber prompt: become a World's Fair subscriber (free trial available), or log in if you already are.
- After logging in, the flipbook edition opens in the browser.
The print copy is not part of the login flow — it is bought directly. The site links to a product page for the print edition (for example, "World's Fair Newspaper October 2026 Print Edition"), and checkout is handled through the site's secure checkout.
What a subscription covers
The subscriber prompt appears on individual posts as well as on the digital edition, and reads: "Get instant access to this and all other website posts by becoming a World's Fair subscriber (free trial available)." That wording indicates a subscription covers the site's posts generally, not just the newspaper. The site also thanks "everyone who has subscribed to either the print or digital issues," suggesting subscription options exist for both formats.
Common snags
- Still seeing the subscriber message after logging in? The page itself notes this can happen and suggests refreshing the page.
- Assuming the print edition is included with a digital login. The print copy is listed as a separate purchase, so check which format your subscription covers before expecting both.
What you'll find inside
Coverage is funfair and circus focused. Recent items include Pinder's Circus returning to Loughborough, new attractions at Burnley Wakes funfair, the Park Avenue Open Day for the amusements industry, and a piece on ADIPS and HSG 175 guidance. So a subscription is worth it mainly if you want this trade and event news, with the newspaper edition as the collected format.