Place anchor attractions with clear sightlines Use two or three anchors to structure the site. Combine one height piece such as Giant Ferris Wheel, one motion piece like Modern Waltzers, and a family classic such as the Traditional Victorian Carousel. Keep 6 to 8 metre radial clear zones for queues and fencing.
Build a chalet boulevard Arrange Alpine Chalets in short runs that face into footfall. Alternate retail, treats and warm drinks for variety. Add cut-throughs every 30 metres to prevent crowding. End each run with a small game such as Coconut Shy Side Stall to draw visitors along.
Warmth, shelter and seating Create a comfort triangle: hot drinks from Christmas Winter Warmers, covered seating via Picnic Benches with canopies, and a wind break using décor or chalets. A visible, cosy area keeps families on site longer.
Queues and crowd flow that feel calm Design switchback queues inside barrier lines from Crowd Barrier to avoid spill into walkways. Use visual queue markers near Funhouses and Ghost Trains where excitement can slow movement. Leave 4 to 6 metres for main spines and 3 metres for secondary paths. See How to Manage Queues at Funfairs for spacing ideas.
Power, ground care and services Plan generator compounds upwind with cable trenches that avoid main walkways. Mark crossings with cable ramps. Group Food Carts & Bars to share power, water and waste points. Protect grass with trackway in ride arcs and service lanes. See How Are Funfair Rides Powered? for options.
Accessibility and inclusive design Level routes where possible and provide alternative viewing near anchors. Quiet pockets with lower audio next to family rides. See Disabled Accessibility and Inclusivity at Funfairs & Fairgrounds.
Weather planning for cold nights Wind baffles around tall rides. Review clearances from How to keep Funfair Rides Safe in Windy Conditions. Grit key paths at closing time and again pre-opening. Provide hand-warming menu items from Event Catering Solutions near queue-heavy anchors.
Safety, stewarding and exits Position first aid and a family meeting point just off centre to avoid crowd knots. Keep service lanes behind chalets for restock vehicles during off-peak times. Agree clear radio channels and evacuation paths. See What to do in a Funfair Emergency and How We Are Tricycle Protects Your Health And Safety.
Sample footprints you can adapt Compact town square Ferris or Carousel as centrepiece, 12 to 16 Alpine Chalets, 2 games, 1 warm drinks hub, loop path Mid-size park Modern Waltzers, Helter Skelter, 24 to 30 chalets in two runs, stage, comfort triangle Large showground Wheel, Waltzers, Bavarian Giant Slide, ice trail or mini rink, 40 plus chalets in clusters, two comfort zones