Galloping horses/carousels

[Snow Falcon]

So I love these. Whenever we go somewhere there's one I make sure I go on at least once!! The year 6's go to our local theme park for their end of treat and it's always made perfectly clear to my group that we WILL be going on the carousel!

I'd love to hire one and ride it all day long but they are rather expensive! On my list of things to do is ride a proper old fashionned one, preferably steam powered. So my question to you HHO'ers, have you got a good one near you? I don't mind travelling as would make a short break of it.

 

[Barton Bounty]

At Christmas at the Edinburgh xmas market yes

 

[teapot]

https://www.hollycombe.co.uk/fairground is where you need to visit!

 

[Snow Falcon]

https://www.hollycombe.co.uk/fairground is where you need to visit!

That's not far away either, thank you.

 

[Snow Falcon]

Has anyone been to Bressingham Steam Museum?

 

[Spotherisk]

Next time… https://www.dinglesfhc.co.uk/

 

[Snow Falcon]

Shall we hire horses and ride there?

 

[Evie91]

Not an old fashioned one but Drayton Manor Park has one. I know because when I’ve gone with my niece and friends children I’ve insisted on going on it - more than once! Love a carousel - but only want to ride a horse,not sit in a carriage or on another animal!

 

[Snow Falcon]

Crealy in Devon has a nice one. I only go on the horses too.

 

[SO1]

Has anyone been to Bressingham Steam Museum?

My sister lives opposite Bressingham Steam Museum but I have not been to the museum for years.

 

[Snow Falcon]

Perfect, I'll be a good house guest!

 

[SO1]

Perfect, I'll be a good house guest!

If you don't mind looking after a dog and cat and some chickens she would probably welcome someone staying overnight next time they have a weekend a way.

 

[Snow Falcon]

Sorted. No problem at all. I used to have a dog, always had cats and I love chickens. I'll be in touch.

 

[Keith_Beef]

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By appointment only, though

 

[ycbm]

Tatton Park at Knutsford often has a steam driven Victorian original, now powered by a vintage diesel Scammel lorry.
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[cold_feet]

Has anyone been to Bressingham Steam Museum?

It’s near me, I’ve been several times in the last few years with my grandsons. The galloper is lovely. The steam museum bit is rather run down. The 3 miniature train rides are ok, young children love them. Nice gardens.

 

[sbloom]

Has anyone been to Bressingham Steam Museum?

Just a few times, set up by my grandfather . Best was my cousin's wedding last summer where we all rode on it when the museum was closed. I LOVED it as a child (though the nearby hot donuts also added to it ).

 

[SO1]

So you must be related to my sister's boss Jason a cousin perhaps.

 

[sarcasm_queen]

Musée des arts forains, Paris

Visiter le Musée des Arts Forains à Paris

Visitez le Musée des Arts Forains à Paris, un musée-spectacle insolite au concept novateur. Une scénographie avant-gardiste entre tradition et modernité !

arts-forains.com

By appointment only, though

I’ve been. It’s incredible. They do guided tours all year round, in French and English.

 

[sbloom]

So you must be related to my sister's boss Jason a cousin perhaps.

Yep. Small world