FAIRGROUND RIDES - FUNFAIR AMUSEMENTS
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Introduction
When you think of fairground
rides and amusements you instantly remember those great fun days out as a
teenager when the funfair came to town. As many fairground ride attraction
owners provide single or smaller rides for smaller events, private parties,
weddings, corporate events and filming, it's easy to bring that great fairground
experience to your event or function without having to hire a whole funfair.
From traditional carousels and roundabouts to dodgems and twisters there's
something for every type of event.
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Making the best use of
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at the type of event or function you are holding, consider the amount of space
you have available and try to target the rides and amusements to suit the age
groups that are attending. Roundabout rides such as cup and saucers are ideal
for younger children, faster rides for teenagers perhaps dodgems but if you are
looking for a magical feel to a wedding or Christmas function a traditional
carousel with galloping horses is ideal. |
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How many do I need?
If
you're holding a private party, wedding or function and individual funfair ride
or amusement may be quite sufficient whereas if you're holding a larger event
where you expect many people to attend you may require a variety of rides. Talk
to your chosen funfair amusement operator who will be able to advise more
accurately given the amount of space you have available and how many rides will
be needed for the amount attending. |
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Booking suggestions
As
soon as you know when your event or function is to be held make booking
enquiries as early as possible as many fairground attraction operators have
regular annual larger events prebooked. Fees. Payment arrangements and
single ride hire rates vary from company to company, some may require payment in
advance and some may require a deposit and invoice for final payment nearer the
event date. |
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Regulations, insurance and other useful notes
All
fairground amusement operators are required by law to have public liability
insurance and an up to date safety inspection certificate.
"Showman's Guild Rights (SGR)" This may apply if you intend to hold your
event or function for more than two consecutive years using the same fairground
amusement operator or close too where another funfair is or has operated in the
past few weeks. Talk to your fairground operator as this may have an effect and
put restrictions on future events you plan to hold.
Please note: This does not apply to fairground amusement ride operators who are
not members of the Showman's Guild. |
