Our Square Helter Skelter is a traditional fairground slide with an internal staircase and a twisting slide back down to the ground. Its Victorian-style decoration and height make it a clear focal point for fetes, festivals and fun days. Hire starts from £1,700, and we supply it for events throughout the UK, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds and Glasgow.
How Does the Square Helter Skelter Work?
Guests walk up the staircase inside the tower, then slide around the outside until they reach the bottom. It is simple to understand, and children often run straight back to the stairs for another go. Our guide to the history of the helter skelter explains how this design became a fairground favourite.
Which Events Suit a Square Helter Skelter?
Because it stands taller than most attractions, guests can spot it from a distance, which helps draw people into your event.
- Fetes and school fairs: a traditional centrepiece that fits a family day out.
- Festivals: a useful landmark for meeting up and finding your way around.
- Vintage-themed events: it sits well with other traditional fairground rides.
- Fundraisers: you could charge per go or offer all-day passes, depending on your event.
What Is Included When I Hire the Helter Skelter?
We provide full set-up, attendants and insurance, along with delivery and collection. Risk assessments and insurance certificates are available on request, which helps if your venue or event committee needs paperwork in advance.
How Much Does Square Helter Skelter Hire Cost?
Square Helter Skelter hire starts from £1,700. Your final quote depends on the date, location and hire length.
How Can I Get the Most From the Helter Skelter?
Put it where guests will see it as they arrive, and leave a clear area at the bottom of the slide so riders can get off and move away easily. Keep the queue on the side away from the slide exit. If you are charging for rides, a simple sign by the entrance saves your team from answering the same question all day.
What Should I Plan Before Hiring a Helter Skelter?
A tall attraction needs a little more thought than a stall or game, and a few details at the enquiry stage make the day much easier. Tell us the type of ground, how wide your access route is and what time you need the ride ready for guests. Check the area above the site too, because trees, cables, gazebos and low roofs can all affect where the tower can go.
It also helps to think about how your guests will use it. At a fete with a set opening time, you may have a rush as soon as the gates open, so plan a queue area that does not block the entrance. If you are raising money, decide between single goes and all-day passes before the day, and let your volunteers know the prices.
Square Helter Skelter Hire FAQs
Can it be set up indoors?
Yes, on a hard surface, as long as the venue has enough height. Tell us your ceiling height and access details and we will check the fit. It can also go outdoors on grass or hard ground.
How much space do I need?
Send us a site plan or some photographs of your venue and we will confirm the space and access required.
What is the difference between the square and lighthouse versions?
This one has a square tower and Victorian-style decoration. Our Lighthouse Helter Skelter has a classic round shape in red and white. You can compare them in our helter skelters range.
Ready to book the Square Helter Skelter? 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.