University & Freshers' Week Entertainment Hire

Freshers’ Week is one of the biggest highlights of the academic year – and at We Are Tricycle, we provide everything you need to welcome students in a big way. From open-air funfair rides and interactive games to food stalls, branded entertainment, and chilled social zones, we’ve got every kind of event covered.

Whether you're planning a welcome week celebration, a university fair, a club and society showcase, or a term-long programme of student activities, our entertainment hire services are available across the UK – including cities like Manchester, London, Essex, Wales and Gloucestershire.

We deliver, install, staff and manage a wide variety of entertainment and event solutions, ready to scale for campuses large and small.

Fairground Rides That Attract a Crowd

Our funfair ride hire options are ideal for university quads, car parks, and outdoor events. These are the rides that bring the wow factor, help students let off steam, and make a big visual impact.

Popular choices include:

• Modern Dodgems – a staple of any fair and perfect for high-volume interaction.

• Modern Waltzers, Miami Trip, and Super Bob – thrilling, spinning favourites with broad appeal.

• Vintage Ferris Wheel and Giant Ferris Wheel – ideal for day and night events, and perfect for social media sharing.

• Reverse Bungee and Loop Fighter – for those students looking for something more extreme.

All rides are delivered and installed by our experienced team, complete with safety checks and full documentation.

Games, Activities and Indoor-Friendly Options

For indoor spaces, union halls, exhibition centres and marquees, we offer a wide selection of engaging, low-footprint games that are ideal for student fairs and casual socials.

Our Arcade Game Machines include options like Retro Table Arcade Machines, Pluck A Duck, Pixel Play, and Dance Machine. These always draw attention and are easy to drop into almost any event space.

We also offer:

• Giant Jenga, Connect Four, Giant Chess – low-tech favourites perfect for garden parties or student lounges.

• Chaos Strike A Light | 4 Player and Beat The Bleep – excellent for competitions or time-based challenges.

If you're planning a games night, relaxed lounge, or evening social, these interactive options are a smart choice.

Classic Side Stalls and Carnival Games

Add a traditional fairground feel to your freshers’ fair or welcome week event with Fairground Side Stalls and Games. These stalls are ideal for quick engagement, sponsorship branding, or prize giveaways.

Favourites include:

• Coconut Shy, Ring Toss Side Stall, Ball In The Bucket Side Stall

• Tin Cans, Ball Toss, Hook A Duck, Ring Toss – our deluxe stalls in smart red-and-white tents.

They are simple to set up, highly visual, and create an inclusive, fun environment with minimal effort.

Food and Drink Hire for Student Events

Nothing brings people together like food. Our range of Event Catering Solutions ensures your guests are well-fed and happy. Whether you’re planning a daytime showcase or an evening celebration, we’ve got something for everyone.

Options include:

• Food Vending Tricycles such as Ice Cream, Candy Floss, and Hot Dogs

• Burgers & Fries, Chicken Wraps, Fish and Chips, and Mac N Cheese

• Bavarian Swing Grill - German Sausage for a premium catering experience

These units can be static or roaming and fit comfortably into both indoor and outdoor events.

Branded Experiences and Themed Installations

Looking to make an impression or offer sponsors a way to connect with students? We offer full Themed Events and Brand Activations, including:

• Bespoke Branded Funfair Game Stalls

• Photo Mosaic Wall hire for crowd-sourced digital displays

• Photo Opportunities for social content and society promotions

We also provide venue dressing, Event Furniture & Decor, Carnival Bunting Hire, and Deck Chair Hire for your rest and chill zones.

Setup, Delivery and Nationwide Support

We Are Tricycle operates throughout the UK and is a trusted supplier for university events in Greater Manchester, London, Essex, Wales, Gloucestershire, and beyond. We handle delivery, setup, staffing and takedown, with full insurance and safety certification included.

Whether you're running a multi-day festival or a single afternoon fair, we’ll help you deliver it on time and on budget.

Book Now for University Entertainment Hire

Freshers’ Week comes around fast, and our most popular items book early. Whether you need one high-impact ride or a full-service entertainment package, we’ll help you make it happen.

• Contact us to get started

• Email: info@wearetricycle.co.uk

• Call our Birmingham office: 0121 293 1377

• Call our London office: 0203 302 4757

• Or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn to see what we’re doing on campuses near you.