23 September 21 - A tour of some funfair and fairground classics

We've recently gone into more detail about this - check out our ideas for traditional fairground rides!

Carousels

Carousels and merry-go-rounds are some of the most iconic funfair rides available, and we have versions that date back many decades. Our Children's Victorian Carousel and our Traditional Victorian Carousel have that sumptuous golden design that really evokes style and sophistication.

traditional carousel

Helter Skelters

Nowadays, it seems like everything is made of plastic, which makes the Helter Skelter feel like a real blast from the past. These traditionally-built slides don't have to be part of a fairground; you often see them as standalone items at events such as festivals, fun days or even weddings.

vintage helter skelter

Chair O Planes

If you like the Chair O Planes or the WaveSwinger, you'll probably love their classic design. The chair-o-planes funfair ride feels like it's something from long ago; more modern rides don't seem to have such elegant simplicity.

chair o planes

Waltzers

Did you know that the Waltzers isn't the international success you might think it is? This funfair ride, which dates back almost 100 years, is still typically only seen in the the UK and the Republic of Ireland, with occasional continental appearances. Nonetheless, the Waltzers funfair ride seems to have established itself firmly in the popular culture, and has been enjoyed by generations of kids and families on these shores.

waltzers

Ferris Wheels

The Ferris wheel was built for the 1893 World's Fair, in Chicago, Illinois, and since that time almost 130 years ago, it's established itself as one of the most popular funfair rides ever. The Ferris wheel has transcended the funfair, and is now used as an observation deck at some of the most high-footfall areas in the world.

vintage ferris wheel

All these and much more are available from the We Are Tricycle funfair and fairground hire team. Check out our traditional and vintage funfair rides and attractions for more information, and when you're ready to make an order, use the below techniques to speak with us!

Birmingham: 0121 293 1377

London: 0203 302 4757

Email: info@wearetricycle.co.uk

Or contact us online.

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