The Boat Ride
Ahoy there! Take to the waves in the yacht of your dreams. Even small children can navigate these seas with ease.
About The Boat Ride
This gentle ride is great for young children. The boats slowly glide around while the children pretend to sail them.
Who can ride, and what does it cost?
The Boat Ride is intended for children under 1.1m in height, and it costs 4 tokens per sailor. Parents may ride with small children.
A brief history of the boat ride
Made by Jackson’s inthe 1950s, this children’s ride is a sweet and quirky addition to the fair.
Find out more
Want to feature the fair in a video or photoshoot?
If you’d like to talk to us about hiring the fair, or about a feature for film or television, you’ll find our hire section has lots of information.
Want to find out more about our rides and fairground art?
At selected locations you can join Joby Carter for a 1 hour guided tour talking about the history of our rides and fairground art through the decades. Book tickets here.
Find your nearest fair
Excited to try out our vintage steam fair rides and attractions? Find out when Carters are visiting a location near you.