Hire Gumbles Amusements For Your Event
Professional Fun Fair Hire for Schools, Councils & Private Events
Planning an event and looking to add something special? Gumbles Amusements provides fully managed fun fair attractions for schools, community events, corporate days and private celebrations. With over 70 years of experience across four generations, we deliver safe, reliable and family-friendly entertainment — making your event enjoyable for guests and stress-free for organisers.
Flexible Hire Options to Suit Your Event
Every event is different — so we offer multiple ways to work with us depending on your goals, budget and audience.
Option 1 – Flat Fee Hire (Free Rides for the Public)
You pay us a fixed fee, and we provide rides or inflatables that are free for visitors to enjoy throughout the day. This will be priced 'all in', meaning we cover transportation costs, staffing, set-up and de-rigging.
This option works well for: School or family fun days, School end of term celebrations, Council events, Community celebrations, and Corporate family days
Why choose this?
✔ Simple budgeting
✔ No money handling on the day
✔ Creates great atmosphere
✔ Fantastic visitor experience
✔ Is a great crowd draw for the event
Option 2 – Pay Per Ride (We Pay You a Flat Attendance Fee)
We attend your event and operate our rides as pay-per-ride attractions. Visitors pay per ride, and we pay you a fixed fee for hosting us.
This option works well for: Fetes, Festivals and Carnivals, Fundraising events, Large public gatherings.
Why choose this?
✔ No upfront cost to you
✔ Guaranteed income from our attendance
✔ Proven way to boost footfall
✔ Visitors only pay for what they want to use
Option 3 – Revenue Share (Percentage of Profits)
Similar to pay-per-ride, but instead of a fixed fee, you receive a percentage of profits from the day. Typically from 5% to 20% depending on the size of the event.
This option works well for: Charity events, Community festivals, Partnership-Style events.
Why choose this?
✔ Shared success model
✔ Higher potential return
✔ No upfront costs
✔ Again, guaranteed income from our attendance
✔ Visitors only pay for what they want to use
Option 4 – Token System
We operate a token-based system where visitors purchase tokens to use on rides and inflatables. With this system, discounts can be offered for bulk purchases (for example, 25 tokens for £20).
This option works well for: Events wanting controlled spending, Fundraisers, Mixed-attraction days
Why choose this?
✔ Flexible pricing
✔ Encourages higher participation
✔ Easy for families to manage spending
We’ll happily advise which option best suits your event and audience.
What We Offer
We supply a wide range of attractions and services, including:
✔ Children’s rides and inflatables
✔ Traditional fun fair attractions
✔ Catering units (optional)
✔ Fully staffed operation
✔ Setup and pack-down included
✔ Safety checks before every event
All packages are tailored to your space, audience and budget.
Perfect For All Types of Events
We regularly work with:
✔ Schools & PTAs
✔ Councils & community organisers
✔ Corporate family fun days
✔ Private parties & celebrations
✔ Festivals & charity events
No event is too small or too large — we’ll help design the right setup for your needs.
Why Organisers Choose Gumbles
We are a Fourth-generation family business with over 70 years industry experience.
We are fully insured and professionally operated with a friendly, reliable team
Proven track record running our own public events
Flexible packages to suit your event
We don’t just supply rides — we help create successful events.
What Happens Next?
All you have to do is contact us with your event details and we can discuss your requirements and space.
We will recommend the best hire option for your specific needs.
We provide a tailored quote (if it is for a hire)
We confirm your booking
We deliver and manage the amusements for your event
Simple.
Common Hire Questions
Do you provide risk assessments and insurance? - Yes. Full documentation is available upon request.
Can you work within our budget? - Absolutely. We offer flexible options to suit different budgets and event sizes.
Do you supply staff? - Yes. All rides and attractions are fully staffed by our trained team.
Can you visit the site beforehand? - Site visits can be arranged where required.
Ready to Get Started? Tell us about your event and we’ll help bring it to life.
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