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We are proud to announce that The National Fairground Museum is now open at Statfold Country Park! 🥳
We have worked alongside The Fairground Heritage Trust to relocate and open this prestigious collection of fairground rides. 🎠

🎠 A TRUE FAIRGROUND TREASURE 🎡As The National Fairground Museum celebrates its 1st anniversary, we’re taking a closer lo...
21/05/2026

🎠 A TRUE FAIRGROUND TREASURE 🎡

As The National Fairground Museum celebrates its 1st anniversary, we’re taking a closer look at one of the most important surviving travelling roundabouts in Britain, Edwards’ Gallopers. 🤩

Acquired by showman Robert Edwards in 1916, this remarkable steam-powered galloping horse ride is believed to date from before the turn of the century and remains preserved in its original travelling condition. Unlike many historic rides, Edwards’ Gallopers still features its beautifully carved wooden horses, cockerels, original transport wagons, and even its steam centre engine, “Little Beauty”. 😍

The ride also boasts a stunning 89-key Verbeeck organ and artwork created by members of the Edwards family alongside celebrated fairground craftsmen including Arthur Anderson of Bristol. 😱

After decades in storage, Edwards’ Gallopers became part of the Fairground Heritage Trust collection and today remains an extraordinary reminder of Britain’s rich travelling fairground history. 🥰

Join us as we celebrate a year of preserving incredible stories, historic rides, and the magic of the fairground for future generations. ✨

👻 ALL ABOARD… IF YOU DARE! 🎠As The National Fairground Museum prepares to celebrate its 1st anniversary, we’re shining a...
19/05/2026

👻 ALL ABOARD… IF YOU DARE! 🎠

As The National Fairground Museum prepares to celebrate its 1st anniversary, we’re shining a spotlight on one of our most hauntingly historic attractions, Brett’s Ghost Train. 😱

Built in 1947 for showman Joe Stevens of Chertsey, this incredible ride is one of only a handful of traditional Ghost Trains still surviving today. Unlike modern trailer-mounted rides, Brett’s Ghost Train is built completely from scratch each time it travels, a true piece of classic fairground engineering. 🤩

Its spectacular artwork, created by the renowned Hall & Fowle during the winter of 1948/49, remains beautifully intact and represents some of the earliest surviving examples of their work. Even more remarkably, four of the original cars are still part of the ride today. 😍

After decades travelling with the Brett family, the Ghost Train became part of the Fairground Heritage Trust before finding its permanent home at The National Fairground Museum at Statfold. 🥰

Join us as we celebrate one incredible year of preserving fairground heritage, unforgettable stories, and timeless rides that continue to thrill visitors of all ages. 🎡✨

🚀 THE ULTIMATE THRILL RIDE OF THE 1930s 🎠As The National Fairground Museum celebrates its 1st anniversary, we’re shining...
17/05/2026

🚀 THE ULTIMATE THRILL RIDE OF THE 1930s 🎠

As The National Fairground Museum celebrates its 1st anniversary, we’re shining a spotlight on one of the most spectacular surviving fairground rides in Britain, Shaw’s Moonrocket.

Built in 1939 for Lancashire showman John Shaw, the Moonrocket was one of the ultimate white-knuckle attractions of its era. With its spinning rocket cars, tilted motion, and counter-rotating centre dome, it delivered a futuristic thrill decades before the moon landing became reality. 😍

Today, it is the last complete and operational Moonrocket in existence. 😱

The ride also features extraordinary psychedelic artwork from the 1960s, painted by Andrew Easton at Maxwell’s workshops in Musselburgh, the only known Moonrocket to still retain this unique style of decoration. 🤩

After decades travelling the fairs of Yorkshire and Lancashire, and following a remarkable restoration, the Moonrocket now continues its journey at The National Fairground Museum, where new generations can experience the excitement of this incredible ride. 🥰

Join us as we celebrate a year of preserving fairground history, craftsmanship, and unforgettable thrills for visitors of all ages. ✨

🚗 A FAIRGROUND FAVOURITE THROUGH THE DECADES 🎠As The National Fairground Museum celebrates its 1st anniversary, we’re ta...
15/05/2026

🚗 A FAIRGROUND FAVOURITE THROUGH THE DECADES 🎠

As The National Fairground Museum celebrates its 1st anniversary, we’re taking a look at one of the most beloved rides in our collection, Edwards’ Dodgems. ❤️

Built by Orton, Sons and Spooner and first travelling with the Edwards family in 1932, these classic Dodgems have evolved over the decades into one of the largest travelling sets ever seen, expanding from their original 60-foot track to an impressive 96 feet in length. 🤩

The ride’s striking painted scenery was added in the winter of 1953–54 by renowned decorators Hall and Fowle, creating the spectacular frontage visitors still admire today. 😍

A hugely popular attraction during its years at Dingles Fairground Museum, Edwards’ Dodgems were also the very first ride assembled when the museum opened in 2006. 🥰

Now continuing to delight visitors at The National Fairground Museum, the Dodgems remain a perfect reminder of the excitement, craftsmanship, and competition of Britain’s travelling fairgrounds. ✨

🎠 ONE YEAR OF FAIRGROUND MAGIC 🎉As we prepare to celebrate the 1st anniversary of The National Fairground Museum, we’re ...
13/05/2026

🎠 ONE YEAR OF FAIRGROUND MAGIC 🎉

As we prepare to celebrate the 1st anniversary of The National Fairground Museum, we’re looking back at some of the incredible stories behind the rides that make our collection so special. This includes the breathtaking Edwards’ Chariot Racer. 🤩

Built in 1934 by Orton, Sons & Spooner, this beautifully restored ride has thrilled generations for over 90 years. From its striking Art Deco styling to the dramatic Roman chariot racing scene painted by renowned fairground artists Sid and Albert Howell, the Chariot Racer remains one of the finest surviving rides of its kind still operating today. 😍

After travelling with the Edwards family for decades and later delighting visitors at Dingles Fairground Museum, the Chariot Racer has found a new home here at The National Fairground Museum. 🥰

Join us on the 25th of May as we celebrate our first amazing year preserving fairground history, sharing unforgettable memories, and keeping these spectacular rides alive for future generations. 🎡✨

🎉 The countdown is on, the National Fairground Museum’s 1st Anniversary is just 2 weeks away! 🎠✨Join us on Monday 25th M...
11/05/2026

🎉 The countdown is on, the National Fairground Museum’s 1st Anniversary is just 2 weeks away! 🎠✨

Join us on Monday 25th May as we celebrate one amazing year with...
🎟️ FREE ENTRY
🎡 Thrilling heritage fairground rides
🤩 Classic arcade games
🎁 Spin the wheel for fantastic prizes
🎉 Fun for the whole family!

Come and experience the magic, nostalgia, and excitement of the fairground like never before. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🥰

Over the next 2 weeks we will be putting some of our incredible rides in the spotlight, going in depth on their interesting history and what makes them so special. ❤️

06/05/2026

Who noticed? 🤔😱

Alfredo and Coral are a high-risk “danger act” duo on this year's Britain’s Got Talent, reaching the semi-final. Their tape was filmed in a very familiar location...

The National Fairground Museum! 🤩

Comment down below if you had already spotted us! 😆

15/04/2026

Today is World Art Day! 🎨

Take a look at some of the incredible works of historical fairground art that can be found in our museum. 😍

What is your favourite work of art from the museum? 🤔

Step back in time this Easter… 🎠From 30th March to 12th April, The National Fairground Museum will be open daily, offeri...
26/03/2026

Step back in time this Easter… 🎠

From 30th March to 12th April, The National Fairground Museum will be open daily, offering a chance to experience our collection of authentic vintage fairground rides, preserved, restored, and still in motion. 🥰

Enjoy our beautifully maintained classic rides, soak up the atmosphere of traditional prize stalls, and hear the sounds of the arcade just as generations before did. This is fairground heritage brought to life.

You can also visit our Café Carousel for refreshments during your stay. ☕

PLUS, this Easter, enjoy 2 visits for the price of 1 at Statfold Country Park! With this offer, you can not only visit the fairground twice but also enjoy heritage railway rides, soft play, and so much more! 🤩

A perfect opportunity to experience, appreciate, and support the living history of the fairground. ❤

🎟️ Book now and make the most of this Easter holiday! 👇
https://tickets.statfold.com/event-tickets/48126?catID=47611

The National Fairground Museum is OPEN! 🥳🎠After working tirelessly through January to ensure the greatest and safest exp...
18/02/2026

The National Fairground Museum is OPEN! 🥳🎠

After working tirelessly through January to ensure the greatest and safest experience for all who visit, we have finally finished. 😍

Step aboard our incredible heritage fairground rides and experience the magic for yourself at The National Fairground Museum! 😆

Find out more here 👇
https://statfold.com/national-fairground-museum/

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