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Traditional Vintage Swing Boats Funfair & Fairground Ride Hire 16ft x 13ft - 3 Hour Hire - With Staff - POA

Traditional Vintage Swing Boats Hire for Events, Weddings & Historic-Themed Celebrations

Bring authentic fairground nostalgia to your event with our beautifully presented traditional vintage swing boats. This classic children's ride has delighted generations and remains one of the most recognisable attractions from the golden age of the travelling fair.

Unlike modern amusement rides, vintage swing boats offer a charming, hands-on experience that perfectly complements heritage events, village fetes, country shows, Victorian-themed occasions, school celebrations and family fun days.

A Favourite Attraction for Younger Children

Designed for children aged approximately 3 to 13 years, the swing boats provide gentle but exciting movement as riders swing backwards and forwards. With space for up to eight children at a time, the ride offers excellent throughput during busy events while maintaining its traditional fairground character.

The ride regularly appears at school fetes, community festivals, agricultural shows, council events and private celebrations where organisers want something more unique than standard inflatable entertainment.

Ideal Alongside Other Vintage Fairground Attractions

Our swing boats work particularly well when combined with other traditional attractions including Vintage Funfair Rides & Attractions Hire, Hook a Duck Hire, Coconut Shy Hire, Test Your Strength Hire and Funfair Side Stall Games Hire.

For larger events, we can help create a complete vintage fairground experience with multiple rides, games, catering units and event staffing.

Areas Covered with Vintage Swing Boat Hire

We regularly supply vintage swing boats to Leicester, Coventry, Birmingham, Rugby, Northampton, Nuneaton, Hinckley, Corby, Kettering, Daventry, Loughborough, Leamington Spa, Kenilworth, Market Harborough, Coalville and surrounding Midlands locations.

For larger events, festivals and specialist themed occasions, nationwide delivery may also be available. Please contact our team to discuss your location and requirements.

Watch the Swing Boats in Action

Want to see the attraction before booking? Take a look at our swing boats operating at a live event and experience the traditional fairground atmosphere they create.

Watch the Vintage Swing Boats Video

For availability and quotations, please visit our Contact Us page or speak directly with our event planning team.

Suitable for: Children Only

	Suitable
Indoors on Hard Surface
Outdoors on Hard Surface (Excludes Bouncy Castles)
Outdoors on Real Grass
Outdoors on Real Grass (event)

Age Range	Suitable
Children
Adults

Professional Setup & Included Staffing

This package includes a trained member of our team who will oversee operation of the attraction throughout the hire period. Setup typically takes around 45 minutes, and suitable vehicle access is required to the installation area.

3-hour hire period included
Trained operator included
Setup and dismantling included
Risk assessment available upon request
Method statement available upon request
Additional hire hours available

Revenue Opportunities for Public Events

Many event organisers choose to operate the swing boats as a paid attraction during fetes, carnivals and public events. Due to their popularity with families, vintage rides can generate valuable income while adding an authentic fairground atmosphere to the occasion.

If you're organising a fundraising event, our team can advise on suitable attraction combinations to maximise visitor engagement.

Safety, Testing & Insurance

The ride is annually inspected and tested in accordance with ADIPS requirements and is supplied with £5 million public liability insurance. Safety documentation can be provided to venues, councils, schools and event organisers where required.

Our experienced team has supplied attractions to events of all sizes, from small community gatherings through to major public celebrations.

Ride Dimensions & User Information

Width: 16ft (4.87m)
Length: 13ft (3.96m)
Height: 11ft (3.35m)
Maximum riders: 8 children
Suitable age range: approximately 3 to 13 years
Indoor use possible subject to access and ceiling height
Outdoor use suitable on appropriate surfaces