Traditional Children’s Carousel
Traditional Children’s Carousel
Big Wheel
The Big Wheel (or Ferris Wheel) has been seen since the first one was patented in 1867 and the most famous was the design of George Ferris in the 1890s for the Columbian Exposition in the USA. However the most eye-catching in Britain was at Earls Court on the site of the Exhibition Halls in […]
Helter Skelter
The Helter Skelter may be your next wish. There are two styles of these and both date back well over 100 years. Often found at seaside towns the Lighthouse Style stands tall and is the centre of attention at functions, but the square shaped design which is slightly smaller can be just as outstanding and […]
Carousel Ride
Centre piece of any festival or event, the magnificent galloping horses Carousel has held centre stage at fairgrounds for over 150 years. The concept of the revolving ride had been common place for centuries, actually dating back to the time of the crusades, where children or perhaps donkeys would turn a crank and the riders […]
Showman Engines
For a taste of Victoriana, the Showman’s Traction Engine was the main stay of funfairs from the early 1900s right up to the 1930s. How good will your function look with one of these superb machines belching steam and coal, and even possibly powering up some of the equipment you hire. This brings out the […]
Steam Yachts
There are very few of these around in Britain today, and the Steam Yacht was perhaps the original white knuckle experience when women wore stays, children swept chimneys, and the Boers were, well, just a bore! Side by side the steam yachts swing in turn or individually with more propulsion than can be imagined. Although […]
High Striker
The High Striker (aka Test of Strength or Strongman Game) is amongst the most famous fairground game of all. Hit the target with the hammer and try to ring that bell! You would be surprised at who can succeed, and who fails. There are various models available from the traditional spring loaded strikers to modern […]
Wall of Death
Not quite Victorian perhaps, but certainly Edwardian this thrilling spectacle, once seen at major Carnivals all over the country but now with very few travelling around, sees skilled motorcyclists racing on a vertical wall for the thrills and scares of the watching crowds. The very first Wall of Death appeared at Coney Island Amusement Park […]
Wave Swinger
The Wave Swinger is a duplicate of a Victorian favourite, the Swinging Chairs ride – also known as the Swing Carousel, Flying Chairs and Chair-O-Planes. This fun fair ride is available in various sizes and suspends people in chairs from the rotating canopy above. Although the Wave Swinger is based on the classic Victorian ride it does have a few modern touches to make it even better than the original such as the rotating top and extra wide swing-out spin.
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