About Fairground Hire

Four Decades of Fairground Knowledge

Fairground entertainment has changed considerably over the years. New rides have arrived, event expectations have developed and the requirements for organising public attractions have become increasingly detailed.

What hasn't changed is the importance of knowing your equipment, understanding your audience and preparing properly for each event.

With more than 40 years of industry experience behind us, we understand the differences between a village fete, a corporate family day, a town centre celebration and a large festival. Each requires a different balance of attractions, space, staffing and organisation.

Our role is to help customers make informed decisions rather than simply select rides from a catalogue. We can discuss who will be attending, the available site space, access arrangements and the atmosphere you want to create.

Traditional Fairground Charm and Modern Attractions

Part of the appeal of a funfair is its variety. Some visitors are drawn to the traditional rides they remember from childhood. Others head straight for the fastest or tallest attraction they can find.

Our range allows event organisers to cater for different ages, interests and levels of excitement.

For customers who want to create a larger attraction, we can combine different types of equipment into event packages. This helps ensure the entertainment works as a complete experience rather than a disconnected selection of individual items.

Helping Event Organisers With More Than Just Rides

Choosing the entertainment is often the enjoyable part of organising an event. The practical details are equally important.

Before a ride arrives on site, there are questions to consider about access, ground conditions, available space, electricity and the movement of visitors. Larger events may also require supporting facilities and coordination with other contractors.

Alongside our attractions, we offer additional event services such as generator hire, toilet facilities, festoon lighting and ground protection boards.

These options can be particularly useful for outdoor events, temporary venues and sites where existing infrastructure is limited.

Safety, Preparation and Professional Operation

Fairground attractions involve specialist equipment, and safe operation is a fundamental part of the service.

We hold £10 million in public liability insurance and work with appropriate risk assessments, inspection records and relevant testing documentation. Our rides are operated by trained personnel, with installation and dismantling handled as part of the agreed service.

We also recognise that every venue presents its own considerations. A ride suitable for a large open field may not be appropriate for a restricted town centre location or a venue with limited access.

That's why we encourage customers to discuss site arrangements early, so practical requirements can be considered before bookings are finalised.

From the First Enquiry to the Final Collection

We aim to keep the booking process clear, with practical advice throughout the planning stages.

Working With Schools, Councils, Businesses and Families

The events we support vary enormously. A school may need a few attractions for its annual summer fair, while a local authority might be planning a town-wide celebration with several entertainment areas.

We also work with businesses arranging staff events, organisations planning promotional activities and families hosting private celebrations. Our wedding entertainment and team-building activities offer further ways to incorporate fairground-style entertainment into different occasions.

We can also support film, television and photographic productions, where rides and fairground equipment may be needed as part of a set or background scene.

Whatever the occasion, we focus on providing attractions that are appropriate for the audience and realistic for the venue.

Based in Luton, London and Cambridge, Working Nationwide

With operational bases in Luton, London and Cambridge, we're well placed to support events in the South East, East of England and surrounding regions.

Our work also takes us much further afield, supplying fairground rides and event attractions throughout England.

We regularly consider enquiries from Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, London and Essex, as well as locations such as the West Midlands, Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire.

Distance alone doesn't necessarily rule out a booking. The suitability of an event depends on the equipment requested, the date, transport arrangements and site requirements. We're happy to discuss these details with customers planning events further from our bases.