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Our Helter Skelters

Our 'LightHouse' Helter Skelter

The Helter Skelter or 'LightHouse Slide', as it is also known, is an icon of British funfairs. One of a small handful of original versions that still tours the United Kingdom & beyond.

Standing proudly at a height of 50 feet, it is an iconic addition to the skyline wherever it attends, and is now available for all events including, fairs, music festivals, weddings and film & television work.

Often found at the end of piers and seaside amusement parks (hence the lighthouse moniker), the Helter Skelter is a centre piece attraction at any event that it attends.

Built by Supercar of Warwick in 1952, the Helter Skelter spent many years in various amusement parks until it was rescued by Arthur Price and family, who deciding it was worth saving as its one of only a handful of original examples left in existence, began restoring it to make it into the centrepiece attraction it should be, after months of work, the Helter Skelter was finished by them to the high standard it is today. Since then it has travelled all over the world, and has even featured in the well known children’s film Paddington Bear.

We are happy to be able to continue the legacy started by Arthur Price and his family in operating this iconic Helter Skelter for people to enjoy for years to come.

This ride is 30 feet in diameter and requires a site as level as possible and suitable access for large Lorries must also be available. Each year the Helter Skelter is inspected by independent engineers and carries its own public liability as standard.


Our 'Square Tower' Helter Skelter

Built by us in 2014. Our Helter Skelter was built based on the children's variant of this type of ride built by the Supercar company during the 1960's through to the 1980's.

A firm favourite among adults & children our Helter Skelter is available to hire or to attend any kind of public event.

Standing 40ft high and with a 20ft diameter footprint the ride requires a site as level as possible. Lorry access is required to position the ride.

The Helter Skelter is Inspected annually by independent engineers and carries its own public liability as standard.

For more information & availability please contact us at... info@steamfairhire.com.