Experience vintage fairground nostalgia with classic rides, arcade games, and prize stalls for all ages at this free-entry museum attraction.

The National Fairground Museum Statfold offers a unique step back in time with an impressive collection of vintage fairground rides and attractions. Visitors can enjoy authentic experiences including Edward's Gallopers, Moon Rockets, Dodgems, Ghost Train, Mini Waltzers, Ark Speedway, and Swing Chair rides, with tokens available for purchase on site. The venue combines museum heritage with interactive fun, allowing families to engage with historical fairground entertainment. Beyond the rides, guests can test their skills at vintage prize stalls, try their luck at classic 2p arcade machines and slot games, or challenge themselves with Over the Edge games. The arcade games operate with coins, and change machines are available on site to convert notes. Adjacent Café Carousel provides refreshment options throughout the visit. The attraction is particularly suitable for families with children of all ages, though some rides have height restrictions ranging from 0.9m to 1.4m. Many rides accommodate younger children when accompanied by an adult. Open Saturday and Sunday from 12-5pm with free entry, it's an accessible family destination that combines educational heritage with hands-on entertainment and nostalgic charm.

Venue Details

What this place offers

Toilets

Public transport nearby

Accessible toilets

Free WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Food available

On-site parking

🐕Dog-friendly

Parking nearby

Pushchair friendly

☕ Food & Drink

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STEPHEN BIRKETT

a month ago

Had an absolutely brilliant day out at the National Fairground Museum, great staff amazing atmosphere. Highly recommend you visit this hidden gem.

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sarah calladine

3 months ago

Absolutely amazing place to visit! Came for the weekend as a family ages from 5 to 75 and everyone loved it! The staff were all wonderful too, friendly, approachable, helpful and a credit to the place, would 10/10 recommend anyone visit and we will definitely be back

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David McSorley

4 months ago

Statfold is always worth visiting for the railway but the Fairground Museum was a real bonus and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Highly recommended for anyone old enough to remember them.

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Rosie Byron

7 months ago

This place took me back to my childhood. You have to pay an entrance fee and if you want to experience the rides then you have to purchase tokens. We had a fun time. Staff were lovely and helpful too.

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Daniel Booth

a year ago

An absolutely incredible Museum and a must visit for anyone who is a Fairground enthusiast or who just likes rides in general. Staff were amazing as well and couldn't do enough for you, the cafe was good and the presentation of the rides was on point. The rides themselves were just fantastic and the real stars of the show. Looking forward to visiting again!

Reviews last updated: 7 October 2026