About Hire A Funfair
Hire A Funfair is the UK’s leading independent funfair hire company, providing fairground rides and attractions for corporate events, community celebrations, festivals, weddings and private functions nationwide.
We work with a trusted network of quality-assured ride operators to deliver tailored event experiences of all sizes.
Safety & Professional Standards
Safety is central to everything we do.
All attractions are supplied through vetted, experienced operators and are fully insured and regularly inspected. We work closely with clients and venues to ensure all operational requirements are met.
We provide:
- Full risk assessments
- Insurance documentation
- Experienced ride operators
- Site planning support
- Health & safety compliance guidance
Our goal is simple: safe, well-managed events that run smoothly from start to finish.
Our Experience
With years of experience delivering events across the UK and internationally, we understand the planning, logistics and operational demands required to run successful events.
We have supported:
- Corporate organisations
- Local authorities
- Educational institutions
- Event agencies
- Private clients
From site planning and access coordination through to safety documentation and on-the-day operations, we provide a reliable end-to-end service.
Planning an event? Speak to our team to discuss your requirements and receive tailored recommendations for your venue, audience and budget.
As the UK’s only fully independent funfair hire company, we have access to a trusted network of quality-assured and vetted fairground ride and attraction operators. Whether you want to create a full white-knuckle ride funfair or simply hire a children’s roundabout or candy floss cart, we can supply the widest range of rides, game stalls, sideshows and attractions to meet your every need.
We know how special your event is to you, so we take time to listen and understand what you want to achieve. Then we use our expertise to recommend the rides and attractions that will fulfil your aims and provide the most compelling experience for your visitors, guests or customers.
John Lowery
Founder & Managing Director
About Our Founder
Hire A Funfair was founded by fairground expert John Lowery, who has spent more than 30 years designing, managing and operating funfairs and attractions across the globe.
After joining the fairground industry at the age of 18, John developed his expertise working on some of the world's most prestigious events, including the Hong Kong World Carnival, Abu Dhabi World Fair, Dubai Shopping Festival and Paris Christmas Fair. Throughout his career, he has overseen the installation and operation of everything from family rides and children's attractions to spectacular 80-metre-high standalone city-centre attractions.
John also played a key role in supplying attractions for the inaugural Kuwait Winter Wonderland, helping to deliver one of the region's most ambitious seasonal entertainment destinations. In 2019, he introduced a pioneering family-friendly indoor funfair concept, creating a safe, weatherproof attraction that has since become hugely popular, welcoming more than 120,000 visitors every year.
Having experienced every aspect of the industry first-hand, John identified a gap in the market for a professional funfair hire company that combined traditional showman's expertise with the service standards expected by corporate clients. He founded Hire A Funfair in 2006 with a commitment to reliability, exceptional customer service and a portfolio of high-quality, fully inspected rides and attractions.
Today, Hire A Funfair has built a reputation for delivering memorable experiences at events throughout the UK and internationally, working with corporate clients, local authorities, event organisers and private customers who value professionalism, safety and quality.
Recognised as an authority within the fairground industry, John regularly contributes expert commentary and opinion to trade publications and event industry journals. His extensive experience, combined with a passion for innovation, continues to shape the delivery of outstanding fairground attractions and experiences for events of every size.