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Steam At The Fair

Relive the excitement of the original white knuckle rides in our traditional steam-driven fairground

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Golden Gallopers

Golden Gallopers

The classic fairground ride, our set of Gallopers is a favourite with children and adults alike.

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Mr Field’s Steam Circus

Mr Field’s Steam Circus

Forerunner of the Gallopers, this is the world's oldest surviving mechanically-driven fairground ride.

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Razzle Dazzle

Razzle Dazzle

Regarded as the first 'white knuckle' ride, this is one of the earliest rides to use rotational and tilting motion.

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Steam Yacht ‘Neptune’

Steam Yacht ‘Neptune’

Hold on while you ride this 1911 forerunner of the modern pirate ship.

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Steam Swings

Steam Swings

Pull the rope to swing yourself high on our steam-powered swing boats.

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Big Wheel

Big Wheel

A well known favourite which has spectacular views towards the South Downs on a clear day.

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Children’s Rides

Children’s Rides

Just for the youngsters, we have roundabouts, Chair-o-planes and Austin car rides.

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Steam Chair-o-planes

Steam Chair-o-planes

Flying at the fair with our steam-powered Chair-o-planes.

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Bioscope

Bioscope

Sit back and relax as you enjoy a film taken from our selection of some the earliest programmes in existence.

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Haunted House

Haunted House

A classic Edwardian fairground attraction but look out, what's that hiding in the dark...?

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The Fairground Engines

The Fairground Engines

As with traditional fairgrounds, Hollycombe has Showman's Engines to power the rides

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Latest from the Hollycombe Blog

19/11/11

2012 Special Events announced

An exciting series of special events will be held at Hollycombe in 2012.  New are a Military Vehicle weekend and the first ever Beer Festival to be held at Hollycombe.  All the usual favourites… read more

17/11/11

Volunteers needed!

Heve you ever wondered what goes on at Hollycombe during the winter? Now's your chance as we always need more volunteers to help with the myriad jobs that need doing to get the rides and engines ready… read more

24/10/11

See you next year!

Following a fantastically successful final Fairground at Night on Saturdy 22nd October, when visitors and volunteers alike enjoyed the Halloween theme, Hollycombe closed its doors for 2011 for its winter… read more