What is Carters Steam Fair?

Carters Steam Fair is a travelling fairground company based in the UK that provides a range of traditional and vintage funfair rides, as well as plenty of striking fairground stalls and games. The iconic fair is known for its use of vintage funfair rides, such as traditional carousels, gallopers, and other nostalgic favourites.

The company lovingly restores these fairground attractions, which are typically built between the 1890s and the 1960s, and takes them on tour throughout the UK. Its restored designs frequently use bold red and gold colours, with Joby Carter using traditional techniques to ensure a beautiful vintage appearance. This makes Carters Steam Fair known for its attention to detail in maintaining the look and feel of a traditional fair.

It is a family-run business that has been in operation since 1977, and is considered one of the last remaining traditional travelling fairs in the UK.

Some of the classic funfair and fairground rides operated by Carters Steam Fair include:

• Austin Cars: Zip round the carousel track in your very own classic mini car with these retro racers.
• Train Ride: Chug along on an adventure through the fairgrounds on this classic ride.
• Toytown Carousel: Whirl and twirl on the back of colourful toys straight out of the toybox as the carousel spins.
• Mini Octopus: Brave the tentacles of this pint-sized sea creature as it spins and dips.
• Giant Octopus: This is a white knuckle ride version of the mini Octopus. Brave the waves suspended high in the air.
  
• Big Swingboats: Soar high in the sky on this classic ride, perfect for daring thrill-seekers.
• Little Swingboats: A gentler version of the Big Swingboats, perfect for younger riders.
• Jubilee Steam Gallopers: Step back in time and enjoy a ride on these vintage horses, on a merry-go-round powered by steam.
• Mini Boat Ride: Set sail on a mini-adventure, navigating choppy waters in these mini boats.
• Chair-o-Plane: Soar through the air in these thrilling swings, complete with dizzying dips and twists.
• Steam Yachts: Step back in time on this nostalgic ride, powered by steam and evocative of the more modern pirate ship.
• Super Skid: Hold on tight for this wild Waltzer-style ride, complete with heart-stopping, high-speed twists.
• Dodgems: Bump and crash your way through the crowds in these classic bumper cars.
• Autodrome: Put the pedal to the metal and speed around the track in these high-speed mini rollercoaster.
• Dive Bomber: Take a heart-pounding drop on this stomach-churning funfair ride, evocative of the terrifying Booster.