Attractions
Steam Gallopers
No fair is complete without a set of Galloping Horses, colloquially known as a carousel. We are pleased to be one of only a few establishments in the world who own and operate steam-powered Galloping Horses in tribute to keeping the soul of a bygone era alive.
No.1 Gallopers
Regarded as one of the best in the country and one of a handful that can still be steam powered, our set of Gallopers (often known as a Carousel) are available for private hire and public events from weddings and corporate events to country shows and steam rallies.
No. 2 Gallopers
The ride spent many years entertaining visitors to Walton-on-the-Naze Pier, this was followed by few years at an indoor attraction in Great Yarmouth. Built by Savages of Kings Lynn, this historic ride joined us in 2015. Since then an extensive restoration programme has brought it up to ‘our standard’.
Rides
Our rides are each all over 100 years old, extensively maintained and painted by hand to produce an authentic true-to-life experience of those from the turn of the 20th century. They're a unique example of the craftsmanship of the era and a true testament to the staying power of the simple pleasures that only an authentic fair can produce.
Chair-o-planes
Built in the 1920s, our traditionally decorated Chair-o-planes are still popular with both adults and children.
Mirror Show
Eleven distorting mirrors provide comical, reflections making you appear tall, short, wide etc. Great amusement to patrons across the age range.
Swing Boats
Timber ‘Boats’ are suspended from a timber frame, momentum is provided by the riders themselves by pulling ropes.
Amusements
Complete your traditional fairground with these amusements that have been putting smiles on faces for generations. Truly timeless challenges, and unique examples of the finest from the Edwardian amusements, painstakingly preserved by hand to keep them looking as new as the day they were first sold.
Striker
Test your strength, impress your friends and family by ringing the bell with this unique survivor from bygone times
Aunt Sally
The one and only Aunt Sally is a hilarious funfair game for all ages. Knock each of teeth down and watch the man fall to earn a prize!
Coconut Shy
No traditional funfair is complete without the ‘Cokernut Saloon’! A unique example of an Edwardian, fully covered, timber framed coconut shy.
Children's rides
For even your littlest riders, these early 20th century rides have been painstakingly kept in pristine order with the strictest safety in mind.
Austin Cars
Ten genuine 1950s Austin J40 pedal cars that have been converted to run around a static base giving small children the wonderful sensation of driving their own car
Toy Round-a-bout
Ride a motorcycle, be a passenger on a double deck bus! This original example has been putting smiles on children's faces for more than 70 years.
Striker
Great fun for small children. Our fun-sized version of the Striker gives the chance for even your smallest to test their might. Ring the bell and get a prize.
Chair o-planes
This early 1900's example has 24 child safe hanging chairs. Let your little ones have the experience of flying.
Organs
We operate three original mechanical organs as part of our fair. Both the 89 key Gavioli and 61 key Verbeeck are used as the centrepieces of our galloper rides, so are therefore rarely available separately.
However, we can offer with the help of our contacts, fairground organs ranging in size from our own 37 key Verbeeck organ (details below) right up to a very large and powerful 98 key instrument.
37 Key
This organ is regularly used in the centre of our children's 'Toyset' roundabout, however it is available to hire separately to add traditional fairground music to any event.
Stalls
The classic fairground round stall has been a common site on fairgrounds since the early part of the 20th century.
Chamfered timber ‘uprights’ are joined by curved panels known as ‘shutters’. All the parts are hand painted in the finest traditions of the fairground. A canvas ‘roof’ keeps both the game and players dry in the event of inclement weather.
Candy Floss
Our traditional hand painted timber cart fitted serves freshly spun candy floss, freshly “popped” popcorn and a wide range of sweets.
Roll down
Roll a ball down an inclined decorated table, land in certain colours to win the prize!
Hook a duck
Catch one of the ducks ‘swimming’ around the tank with a rod to win a prize. Everyone’s a winner!
Hoopla
Throw a Bamboo ring over one of the ‘Blocks’ on the table to win a prize!
Rings and Blocks
Throw a bamboo ring over one of the ‘Blocks’ on the table to win a prize!
Cork Shooter
Test your aim! Knock down sweets/prizes with cork guns, win what falls down!
Pellet Shooter
Shoot the targets down to win the prize!
Rolls Ups
Roll balls up an inclined table, landing in certain numbers to win a prize!
Additional Rides
Whilst almost everything else on this site is equipment owned and operated by ourselves we can also supply through our specialist contacts further vintage rides and games stalls, if you require something not operated by ourselves or indeed to add to our own amusements to build up a large period fair.
Waltzer
Built in 1934 this iconic ride lets Riders sit in cars that spin on their axles on a circular platform which revolves around a track with a number of hills and dips. The large decorated boards known as “rounding boards” are hand painted in traditional style.
Dodgems
These 1933 small electrically powered cars controlled by the “rider” are randomly driven round a flat track. Although the idea is to “dodge” cars, generations have enjoyed “bumping”, creating the famous nickname bumper cars!
Electric Yachts
Built in 1915 to a unique design with electric drive, this is one of only two yacht rides still in regular use. A true thrill ride of the time and still today, when in full swing the overall effect is quite spectacula!
Helter Skelter
This 50' ride provides a superb focal point for any event as well as providing skyline views and a fast ride back down to ground level!
Big Wheel
Standing fifty feet high the Big or Ferris (named after its inventor) wheel has been providing fun and aerial views for well over half a century.
Adult Swing Boats
This swing boats large enough for adults create a real feel of a fair from the early part of the last century.
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