Black Country Living Museum - 1930s Fairground

1930s Fairground

The 1930s fairground is located just past the toll house. Originally a travelling fairground the now settled 1930s fairground would have brought entertainment to people a century or so ago. It would set up on a piece of waste ground and for a few days provide a range of thrills, entertainment and a change for those who might never go on holiday. The fairground includes a helter skelter and The Ark ride. The Ark would have been the latest thing in high-speed rides when introduced in the 1920s; as with many fairground rides it was updated over the years but fortunately it was not converted into a waltzer. It remains one of the few 'fourlift' Arks in the country.