Fairground Hire for filming

Funfair Hire for Filming

Fairground rides and attractions for film, TV and production

Need a funfair for your next production?

Hire A Funfair provides fairground rides and attractions for film, television, commercials, music videos, photography and other productions across the UK.

Whether you need a single ride as a backdrop, a traditional travelling fairground or a complete collection of attractions to transform a location, we can help source and arrange the fairground elements your production requires.

Create the perfect fairground setting

A fairground can completely transform a filming location.

Bright lights, colourful rides, traditional attractions and the movement of a working funfair can provide an instantly recognisable setting and create the atmosphere your production needs.

From period productions requiring traditional fairground equipment to modern commercials and music videos looking for something visually striking, we can help source attractions to suit the brief.

Funfair hire for

We can provide fairground attractions for a wide range of productions, including:

Feature films
Television productions
TV dramas
Commercials
Advertising campaigns
Music videos
Photography and photo shoots
Promotional films
Corporate videos
Social media content
Documentary productions
Period productions
Christmas productions
Live events being filmed

From one ride to a complete fairground

Every production has different requirements.

You may need a single carousel positioned in a particular shot, a Ferris wheel providing a distinctive background, or multiple attractions to create a complete fairground scene.

We can help source:

Carousels
Ferris wheels
Children's rides
Family rides
Larger fairground rides
Traditional fairground attractions
Funfair games
Seasonal attractions
Fairground stalls
Food and refreshment units
Other supporting fairground equipment

If you have a particular look or period in mind, let us know as early as possible so we can explore suitable options.

Production-friendly planning

We understand that filming comes with its own set of requirements.

Access, arrival times, installation, operating periods and removal all need to work around the wider production schedule.

We'll work with your production team to understand the practical requirements of the shoot, including:

Location and access
Required attraction dimensions
Installation and dismantling times
Filming dates and schedules
Operating requirements
Number of attractions
Crew and production requirements
Overnight requirements where applicable
Appearance and presentation
Specific period or visual requirements

Our aim is to make the fairground element as straightforward as possible for your production team.

Period and traditional fairgrounds

For period productions, the right attraction can make a significant difference to the authenticity of a scene.

We can help source traditional fairground equipment and attractions where available, depending on the period and production requirements.

If your production requires a particular era, style or appearance, provide as much information as possible when enquiring. Reference images, production notes or visual treatments can be particularly useful when identifying suitable attractions.

Fairground hire for commercials and music videos

Fairground attractions can provide an eye-catching backdrop for commercials, music videos and promotional content.

Whether the requirement is a beautifully lit carousel, a dramatic large-scale ride or a complete fairground environment, we can help you explore options that suit the visual brief.

We can also work with production teams on specific requirements around the presentation and positioning of attractions.

Working with production companies

We understand that production schedules can be complex and that the fairground may be only one element of a much larger shoot.

Hire A Funfair can work directly with production companies, location teams, agencies and other event or production suppliers to coordinate the attractions required.

The earlier we understand the brief, the more effectively we can identify suitable attractions and plan the practical requirements.

A complete production service

If you already know exactly what you need, send us your requirements and we'll work from your brief.

If you're still developing the concept, we can help you explore what may be possible based on the location, production requirements and visual style.

We can arrange individual attractions or help create a complete fairground scene.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you provide a funfair for a film or TV production?

Yes. We can arrange individual fairground attractions or multiple rides and units to create a complete fairground setting for film and television productions.

Can you provide rides specifically for filming?

Yes. Attractions can be supplied as part of a filming brief, including situations where the ride is primarily required as a visual element or backdrop.

Can you source period fairground rides?

We can explore suitable traditional attractions depending on the period, appearance and requirements of your production. The more information you can provide about the required era and visual style, the better.

Can the rides be operated during filming?

Where appropriate, attractions can be operated subject to the specific production requirements, operator availability and relevant safety considerations.

Can you provide a complete fairground?

Yes. We can arrange multiple attractions to create a complete fairground environment, subject to availability, location and production requirements.

Do you cover filming locations across the UK?

Yes. Hire A Funfair works with a network of fairground operators and suppliers across the UK.

How much notice do you need?

This depends on the size and complexity of the production. We recommend contacting us as early as possible, particularly where specific attractions, dates or period equipment are required.