Welcome to the online home of the Fairground Heritage Trust and the Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre at Lifton, Devon. The Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre is proud to present the National Fairground Collection. It is a facility unique in the UK, designed to capture the magic of a bygone age through exhibits, vintage engineering and stunning artwork displays. The Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre is a 45,000 square foot indoor attraction that provides a unique opportunity to view our Fairground Heritage in a beautiful rural location.
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ARTWORK
View our paintings on the BBC website, in conjunction with the Public Catalogue Foundation.
“Yellow, three and nine, thirty nine, on the red, on its own, number one”.
Many will have childhood memories of the monotonous tones of the bored-sounding bingo caller at seaside amusement arcades from the 1960s and 70s. It was so ubiquitous at the popular resorts of the post war years, that you could walk
The fairground has been in vogue for a over a decade in terms of an association with consumer advertising: for fashion, music, confectionery and cars. M&S, Tombola Bingo, Mars Confectionery, Impulse Fragrance, and Confused dot com have all used funfair locations to sell their products. The Fairground Heritage Centre was chosen to film
At first glance, it might seem an anathema, that the Fairground Heritage Trust is commissioning a new piece of fairground art, to cover a whole ride. Surely conservation is what we all about? The reason becomes clear when identifying the ride in question… The mini Waltzer, purchased last spring from Charles Manning, who used it
Over 45,000 square feet of rides and displays – all undercover!
Vintage Fairground Rides Fairground Games and Stalls Gallery of Fairground Art Vintage Fairground Vehicles Cafe and Gift Shop Free Parking Free WiFi in the Cafe Children’s Outdoor Play Area Venue for Hire
What a brilliant day out! Aged between 3-69 all enjoyed it just the same! Will be recommending to friends!
Elizabeth Whitford
We visited today and it was absolutely wonderful!
Samantha Webb
Just seen you you on antiques road show and I am now a fan and shall be coming to see you next year :-)
Daren Weston
Visited a while back and loved the place :) cant wait till the brooklands ride is restored.
Graeme Raeside
Had a great day out at Dingles, family enjoyed it too.
Alan Grace
I had the Best Day EVER ! I wish i could come and live with you ! Thank you for a wonderful day ! Xx
Sharon King
We loved every single second of our visit, took about a million photographs and can't wait to visit again! Thank you!
Ellie Jarvis
Thank you to everyone at Dingles for making us feel so welcome! See you next time hopefully. D&D
Dick and Dom , BBC
had yet another great day. for a look into the past of fairgrounds. this is the place to go. for a good laugh on the rides. this is the place to go. :D
Sharon Stone
had a great time. Brought back childhood memories.
Nick Whitford
This was a very good day out, and fab value, we took our family ages 7 to 22 and they all enjoyed it just the same
Julie Tanner Claydon
What a fantastic day out for the kids (and I really enjoyed it too)!
Bamham Farm Cottages
Love this place truly inspirational signage from sadly bygone era
Lynda Johnson
Would just like to say what a great day I had yesterday. I really enjoyed visiting and going on the rides, the skid in particular! You have done such a great job in restoring all the rides to their former glory, well done! Can't wait to come again soon.
Graham SkidBoi Charlwood
What a fantastic place , I loved every moment of it, lost count how many times i rode the Ark, thrilling.
Debra Reeve
Fantastic weekend at Dingles once again. Everyone so friendly and helpfull.
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