Ride features from UK fairgrounds

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New dodgems for White’s at Sandbach Wakes

by Owen RalphDecember 7, 2022December 7, 2022

Locals visiting Sandbach Wakes were treated to White’s brand new dodgems along with debuting waltzer.Joe White & Son’s hometown fair, Sandbach Wakes took place in the heart of the Cheshire town from Friday to Monday, September 23 to 26.The first time I visited this particular …

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Joby Carter on the end of an era for Carters Steam Fair

by Owen RalphNovember 29, 2022November 29, 2022

As Carters Steam Fair pulls into the yard for the final time, World’s Fair catches up with the man that makes it all tick.There was significant shock among Carter’s fan base when it was announced in April that the 2022 season would be the steam …

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Nottingham Goose Fair provides a showcase for some of the UK’s top rides

by David WraggNovember 25, 2022November 25, 2022

Returning for the first time since 2019, Nottingham Goose Fair produces one of the strongest line-ups of rides as Showmen look for a bumper year.This year Nottingham Goose Fair managed to attract some of the biggest and best rides in the country.This was despite clashing …

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Keith Turner and Sons Thunder returns to Stokesley after 25 years

by David ChapeOctober 25, 2022October 25, 2022

Keith Turner and Sons’ Rolling Thunder waltzer returned to Stokesley Show this year after a quarter of a century absence.The third Saturday in September sees the Stokesley Agricultural Society present their annual show on the town’s showground. Unlike its neighbouring show in Cleveland, which was …

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Taylors Funfairs Booster Maxxx stands out from the rest

by David PowderleyOctober 21, 2022October 21, 2022

Taylors Funfairs’ star attraction is undoubtedly the Booster Maxxx, built by Italian firm Far Fabbri.They bought the ride in October 2019 from Dutch Showman Willy Ordelman, who had owned it since new in 2011.Taylors brought it over to the UK, where it was given the …

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Henry Danter aims high with his new Barry Island ride

by World's FairSeptember 28, 2022September 29, 2022

Henry Danter’s new attraction at the Welsh fun park is very big and very fast and apparently it’s causing quite a stir with thrill seekers far and wide.Back in March of this year, World’s Fair reported in an article on Barry Island Pleasure Park that …

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New rides in the pipeline for popular Essex fun park

by World's FairSeptember 18, 2022September 29, 2022

Adventure Island in Southend could be offering visitors a new layout and two big new rides if plans are accepted by the local authority.According to proposals submitted to Southend City Council by the venue’s owners, Stockvale Limited, the fun park is looking to add to …

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There’s a new ride on the block in Scotland this year

by John KirkbrideSeptember 13, 2022September 29, 2022

Nathan Smith’s brand new Race-o-Rama is looking very smart indeed, and we managed to catch up with him to find out all about it.What little boy (or indeed little girl) doesn’t love a toy car, and daydream about having something smart to drive when they …

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