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Lakin Amusement's Vintage Steam Fair

Step back in time and join us at Clumber Park this Easter for a traditional vintage funfair with historic steam powered rides and attractions.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

This traditional funfair experience will have a variety of steam driven rides from the Victory galloping horses, Excelsior steam yachts, dodgems, traditional stalls and much more. All of the rides and stalls are genuine historic pieces dating from the 1880s-1940s. This is an important and nationally significant collection of fairground working history. The fair will run from the 28th of March until the 12th of April. Rides and attractions will be open between 10:00 and 16:00. Visitor Ride Pricing: £3.00 per ride -Excelsior Steam Yachts and Galloping Horses £5.00 per car - dodgems £2.50 per ride or play – smaller rides and game stalls

Payment taken by cash and card

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Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

This event welcomes children accompanied by adults.

Meeting point

The fair will be close to the main visitor facilities of Clumber Park on the front field and well signposted

What to bring and wear

Please dress appropriately for the weather. The rides will be located on grass so it may be muddy dependent on the weather.

Accessibility

The location of the fair will be fully wheelchair accessible. Suitability of rides will depend on accessibility need.

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