Our Tea Cups ride is a gentle spinning ride for the youngest children, where guests sit in a giant cup and turn slowly on a saucer. It suits birthday parties, school fairs, weddings, fetes and festivals. Hire starts from £750, and we supply it throughout the UK, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds and Glasgow.
How Does the Tea Cups Ride Work?
Children climb into a cup with an attendant guiding them on, then the ride turns gently while the cups spin around on their saucers. It is similar in idea to a Waltzer ride, but it is relatively slow and relaxing, which makes it a good first fairground ride. Our guide on how the tea cups ride works has more detail.
Why Is It Called the Tea Cups?
The ride is often linked to Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland and the Mad Hatter's Tea Party, which makes it a fun choice for themed parties, and for unbirthday parties as well as birthdays.
Which Events Suit the Tea Cups?
- Children's parties: a ride for younger guests who may not be ready for bigger attractions.
- School fairs and fun days: it adds to a line-up of children's fairground rides.
- Weddings: something to keep younger guests entertained while the adults relax.
- Fetes and festivals: a calmer option within a wider range of family funfair rides.
What Is Included When I Hire the Tea Cups?
You receive an attendant who runs the ride safely and guides your guests on and off, along with delivery, set-up and collection. We clean and maintain the ride regularly and touch up the design and exterior, so it looks tidy on the day.
How Much Does Tea Cups Ride Hire Cost?
Tea Cups ride hire starts from £750. Your final quote depends on the date, location and hire length.
How Can I Get the Most From the Tea Cups?
Place the ride near seating, so parents can watch while they rest. Keep it close to other activities for younger children, rather than beside larger rides with longer queues. For a themed party, a simple Mad Hatter display or tea party decorations nearby will tie the ride into the rest of your event.
How Do I Plan an Area for Younger Children?
The Tea Cups work best as part of a dedicated space for younger guests. Keeping smaller attractions together means parents do not need to cross the whole site with pushchairs, and younger children can avoid the longer queues for bigger rides.
A good layout usually has seating within sight of the ride, some shelter from sun or rain, and easy access to toilets and refreshments. You could add simple games such as Hook a Duck nearby, which give children something to do between rides. If your event has set activity times, tell us when you book so we can have the ride ready in good time. Share your expected number of children as well, and we can advise whether one ride is enough or whether you should add something else.
Tea Cups Ride Hire FAQs
Can the ride be used indoors?
Yes, on a hard surface, and it can also go outdoors on grass or hard ground.
How much space does it need?
Send us your site plan or some photographs and we will confirm the space and access needed.
Is it suitable for very young children?
It is aimed at the youngest children because it is slow and relaxing, and our attendant will guide guests on and off.
Ready to book the Tea Cups ride? 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.