Museums · South West England
Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre
Dingles Fairground Museum, formerly known as Dingles Steam Village and Fairground Heritage Centre, was a museum that featured a collection of historical fairground rides, equipment, and other memorabi
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
About
Dingles Fairground Museum, formerly known as Dingles Steam Village and Fairground Heritage Centre, was a museum that featured a collection of historical fairground rides, equipment, and other memorabilia. Located in Lifton, Devon, United Kingdom, the museum was operated by a charity called the Fairground Heritage Trust and first opened to the public in 2003. The rides were restored and placed into operation for guests to experience, with many dating back to the early 20th century, complete with original artwork. The museum closed in November 2024.
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From the Wikipedia article
Dingles Fairground Museum, formerly known as Dingles Steam Village and Fairground Heritage Centre, was a museum that featured a collection of historical fairground rides, equipment, and other memorabilia. Located in Lifton, Devon, United Kingdom, the museum was operated by a charity called the Fairground Heritage Trust and first opened to the public in 2003. The rides were restored and placed into operation for guests to experience, with many dating back to the early 20th century, complete with original artwork. The museum closed in November 2024.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6557, -4.2513
- Address
- Lifton, Devon, England, United Kingdom
- Established
- 2003
- Official site
- www.dinglesfhc.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre?
- Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre is in South-West England, United Kingdom.
- When was Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre built?
- Built or established in 2003.
- Who owns Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre?
- Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre is owned by | employees =.