Retro Event Hire – Vintage-Themed Entertainment with Classic Charm

Take your guests back in time with retro event hire from We Are Tricycle. Whether you're planning a 1950s-style fairground, a retro arcade night, a vintage summer fete or a traditional funfair for your community, we’ve got the rides, games, decor and catering to make your event feel authentically old-school — with modern reliability and nationwide delivery.

From London to Greater Manchester, Essex, Wales, and beyond, we support events across the UK that want to recreate the charm and character of decades gone by.

Why Choose a Retro Theme?

Retro and vintage events have wide appeal — they’re accessible, fun for all ages, and lend themselves to strong visual styling. Whether you’re leaning into the Victorian fairground era, the 1950s and 60s arcade boom, or general British nostalgia, we’ll help you create an atmosphere that transports guests to another time.

Perfect for:

Council fun days with a heritage theme
Charity events with vintage dress codes or music
Company parties or brand launches with retro styling
School events focused on historical learning or summer fetes
Themed events of any size

We can supply complete retro entertainment zones or simply add vintage flair to a modern event.

Traditional Fairground Rides and Stalls

Nothing captures a retro atmosphere like a funfair — and we have one of the best collections in the country.

Ideal options include:

Vintage Ferris Wheel – A towering centrepiece with classic styling and nostalgic appeal
Traditional Victorian Carousel – Elegant horses and decorative lights make this ride a standout
Traditional Dodgems – Bumper cars that never go out of style
Traditional Chair-O-Planes – A heritage ride with charm and motion
Traditional & Vintage Fairground Rides & Attractions – Browse the full range

These rides are perfect for photo opportunities, period events, and creating a throwback feel at town centres, schools or festivals.

Classic Carnival Side Stalls

Pair your rides with traditional Fairground Side Stalls and Games for the full vintage experience. Our wooden-fronted, striped stalls are built to replicate historic funfair designs — and we have plenty of classic games to match.

Top options include:

These stalls are ideal for Charity events and fundraising as they work well for pay-to-play setups. They also provide interactive fun for guests of all ages.

Retro Arcade Machines & Skill Games

If you're leaning into the 80s and 90s for your retro theme, we also offer:

Retro Arcade Machines including:

These machines are brilliant for Exhibition games, corporate chill zones or university events with a nostalgic twist.

Props, Decor and Carnival Style

No retro event is complete without the right finishing touches. We offer a range of Carnival Decor and Event Furniture & Decor to complete your setup.

Options include:

Carnival Bunting Hire – Vibrant and ideal for outdoor setups
Funfair Decor – Classic signage, barrels, striped panels and other retro touches
Sea Side Photo Peep Board – Vintage British charm in photo-op form
Picnic Bench hire – Create casual rest areas with a traditional vibe

We can also help with themed music, lighting advice and layout support to tie your aesthetic together.

Classic Food & Drink Options

Add old-school catering to match your event theme. Our Event Catering Solutions include:

Candy Floss Food Vending Tricycle Hire
Ice Cream Food Vending Tricycle
Pick & Mix Stand
Fish and Chips
Burgers & Fries with vintage-styled food trucks or stalls

Many of these are available from Food Vending Tricycles, which look fantastic at retro-themed events.

Book Retro Event Hire with We Are Tricycle

Whether you're recreating a traditional British seaside fair, running a vintage market, or theming your event around classic funfair nostalgia, we’ll help you build an immersive, authentic experience.

All hires include: