The funfair returns to Hampton Court Palace Green this Easter, but did you know that we can trace its history back to the Victorian era, and it includes the story of a thrilling rescue? Our historian has been dep in the archives to find out more. As historian Todd Longstaffe-Gowan writes in his book on […]
Funfairs
Looking for a funfair to visit? Well, you’ve come to the right place! George Irvin’s Funfairs visit locations all across London throughout the year. Find a place where the whole family can create unforgettable memories together.
From: Friday 25th April, 2025
To: Monday 5th May
Hire
Irvin Leisure offers one of the UK’s most comprehensive selections of funfair rides and attractions for hire. Contact us for a no-obligation chat about how we can make your event truly special.
Bases in: London, Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Liverpool, Brighton, Newcastle, Cardiff and Norwich
Upcoming Funfairs
If you’re searching for the perfect family outing or a thrilling date night, look no further – it’s time to visit a funfair! All of our funfairs feature a range of rides and attractions that are suitable for all ages.
From: Friday 25th April, 2025
To: Monday 5th May
From: Saturday 26th April, 2025
To: Sunday 11th May
From: Friday 9th May, 2025
To: Sunday 18th May
About
Irvin Leisure has five generations of experience in running fairs. Add to that our extensive list of happy clients, from corporate giants such as Microsoft, BMW and Saatchi, media companies like the BBC and ITV to fetes and parties – whatever you require, we’ve got it covered.
With events as prestigious as the Millenium Fair at Buckingham Palace in our portfolio, you can be assured that Irvin Leisure truly is a first rate provider of fairground rides and attractions for corporate and fun events.











Jackie CollinsI visited the funfair – twice, actually! I have a disability, but found I could go on many rides due to helpful staff, and their kindness and eagerness to help. Thank you again for everything, I had a lovely time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have burning questions about our funfairs or our fairground ride hire service? We will do our best to answer them here. If you have any other questions that aren’t in the FAQs please contact us through this form, by emailing info@irvinleisure.com , or calling our 24-hour hotline on 020 8795 4282.
We Welcome All
Our pledge at all our Funfairs is that all faiths and religions are welcome!
Wherever you are born or whatever your colour, you will always be welcomed into George Irvin’s Funfairs as we show zero tolerance towards racial or religious prejudice.
Because of this, people of all races, backgrounds and religions can come together at our Funfairs in harmony.
EVERYONE can have good safe fun!
We’re in Crystal Palace Park at the moment, where funfair rides have been delighting people for well over a century. Here you can see Sir Hiram Maxim’s Captive Flying Machine in front of the Crystal Palace in 1904 (postcard from George Irvin’s personal collection). This ride was designed by Sir Hiram Stevens Maxim, an American-born […]
We invited a very talented videographer and drone pilot to visit us in the Autumn, and now the footage has been made into this stunning advert. We got a lot of people asking us what part of the country our funfairs are in, so we made sure to make it very clear! Let us know […]
Ride Hire
With events as prestigious as the Millenium Fair at Buckingham Palace in our portfolio, you can be assured that Irvin Leisure truly is a first rate provider of fairground rides and attractions for corporate and fun events.
Irvin Leisure provide a huge range of funfair rides and fairground attractions for hire, all rides hold independently safety certificates and are covered by our £10 Million Public Liability Insurance.
