Steam Gallopers / Carousel
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) is available for private hire and public events from weddings and corporate events to country shows and steam rallies. Built by Savages of Kings Lynne in 1903, the roundabout was restored from a derelict condition betweeen 198
5-1990 with further embellishments added since. The ride is decorated with hand-painted carved woodwork, brilliant cut glass mirrors and polished twisted brass. There are 30 horses and 6 cockerels which can carry approximately 50 people of any age. Music is provided by a magnificent 89 key 'Marenghi' mechanical organ operated by perforated cardboard. The roundabout is 42 feet in diameter and requires a site as level as possible. Suitable access is needed for large lorries. The Gallopers are inspected annually by an independent engineers and carries £10,000,000 public liability insurance. For more information call us on 01243 567890 or email [email protected]. Chair-o-Planes
Built in the 1920s, our traditionally decorated Chair-o-planes are still popular with both adults and children. The ride is available for hire or to attend public events. Straps are provided on all of the chairs so that it is safe for small children to ride. A 50ft diameter clear area and a site as level as possible is required to operate the Chair-o-Planes. HGV access is required to position the ride. The Chair-o-Planes are inspected annually by an independent engineer and carry £10,000,000 public liablilty insurance. Juvenile Children's funfair Rides
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. The cars themselves were built by invalid miners in a factory specially set up in Wales by the Austin motor company. They offer timeless appeal with chrome-plated radiator grills, bumpers and mascots. Headlights and dashboards further add realism. This ride is further enhanced with period road signs and flashing ‘Belisha’ beacons. The control box is decorated with period car racing scenes. The built up ride measures 20ft x 26ft and is self-contained on a 20ft long trailer. The Austin cars are inspected annually by an independent engineer and carry £10,000,000 public liablilty insurance. Children’s Chair-o-Planes
A small version of the large Chair-o-Planes especially for small children. The origins if this ride are from the turn of the century. There are many examples of children’s rides buit around this type of very simple and reliable design, this one having chairs hanging from the revolving frame. Each of the 24 chairs has a safety chain and strap for maximum safety and is therefore suitable for very small children. In keeping with all of our equipment the chair-o-planes are decorated by hand to the highest of standards. The ride is always used with a fence around, the total diameter of this being 20ft. It is transported in a small lorry and suitable access for this must be provided. The Children’s Chair-o-Planes are inspected annually by an independent engineer and carry £10,000,000 public liablilty insurance. Round-a-Bout
Built in this country just after WW2 this ride is very rare in retaining all its original Toys giving children a wide choice from being a passenger in a double deck bus to riding a motorcycle! We were lucky to find this very fine example that had been in store for many years and put it back to work in 2010. As with all our other equipment the whole ride is hand painted to a very high standard. The ’Toy set‘ is inspected annually by an independent engineer and carries £10,000,000 public liability insurance. Fun & Games
Coconut Shy
A very rare and fine example of an Edwardian, fully covered, timber framed coconut shy. We were fortunate enough to have the opportunity to add this lovelly piece to our fair in 2010. In keeping with our amusements all the fine decoration is hand painted. Lighting is by incandescent bulbs some of which are protected by original wire cages. Hand sewn applique sheets decorate the inside. No traditional fair is complete without the ‘Cokernut Saloon’! The coconut shy is 16’ square and carries £10,000,000 public liability insurance. Hook-a-Duck
Classic Fairground fun. Catch one of the ducks ‘swimming’ around the tank with a rod to win a prize. Everyone’s a winner! This game that has provided great fun for generations of children is housed in a vintage timber round stall. We restored the ‘Hook-a-Duck’ in our workshops in 2008. The ornate hand painted decoration incorporates much real gold leaf. The ‘Hook-a-Duck’ is 16’ diameter and carries £10,000,000 public liability insurance. Children’s ‘Striker’
Great fun for small children. Ring the bell and get a prize.
