Our Traditional Chair-O-Planes, also known as the Flying Chairs, is a large vintage fairground ride with ornate decoration and seats for up to 36 riders. It makes a strong centrepiece for fun days, festivals and large events. Hire starts from £3,000, and we bring it to your event anywhere in the UK, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds and Glasgow.
The Flying Chairs and Their Victorian Roots
This traditional funfair ride looks back to the Victorian era, and it remains popular with guests of all ages. Riders take a seat and are carried around in the air as the ride turns. You can read more about how the chair-o-planes work or learn about the history of chair-o-planes in our guides.
An Ornate Centrepiece With Seats for 36 Riders
The ride's size and traditional theming make it easy to spot from a distance, which helps to draw people through your event. With up to 36 riders at a time, it can also move a good number of guests through the queue, which is useful at a busy fair or festival.
Pairing Flying Chairs With Other Vintage Rides
The Chair-O-Planes goes well with a Ferris wheel, and our Traditional Victorian Carousel is another natural match. You can also add other vintage events attractions for a full traditional fairground.
- Festivals and town events: a landmark for your site.
- Fetes and family fun days: a ride that children and adults can both enjoy.
- Corporate events: a main attraction for a corporate fun day with outdoor space.
Chair-O-Planes Hire Prices, Attendants and Paperwork
Hire starts from £3,000. Your final quote depends on the date, location and hire length, and it includes delivery, set-up and collection. We clean, repair, test and maintain the ride before your event, and our attendants supervise it throughout. It is covered by public liability insurance, and risk assessments and method statements are available.
The 50ft Flying Chairs Footprint and Height
- Space needed: 50ft x 50ft, 18ft high.
- Access route: at least 10ft wide.
- Where it works: indoors on a hard surface, outdoors on grass or outdoors on hard ground.
- Suitable for: adults and children, with a user height of 1.2m.
Look for trees, cables and marquees above and around your chosen spot, as the chairs need clear space when they move. Leave room for a queue on one side, and for people who want to stop and watch or take photographs.
Traditional Chair-O-Planes Hire FAQs
How many people can ride at once?
The ride takes up to 36 riders at a time.
Is it the same as the Flying Chairs?
Yes. Chair-o-planes and flying chairs are two names for this type of ride. You can see similar options in our chair-o-planes range.
Can it go indoors?
Yes, on a hard surface, if the venue has 50ft x 50ft of floor space, 18ft of height and a 10ft access route.
Ready to book the Traditional Chair-O-Planes? Call our Birmingham team on 0121 293 1377 or our London team on 0203 302 4757, or use our contact page to check availability for your date.