Lights, camera… fairground! 🎡
Carnival Fun Fairs provided the complete vintage fairground for Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, the third and final film in the series, which follows the Crawley family and their staff as they step into the 1930s.
Carnival Fun Fairs has once again captured the spotlight, supplying its stunning collection of traditional fairground rides and vintage sideshows for major TV and film productions. The team recently provided a complete 1930s-style funfair for The Grand Finale — the third and final instalment of the world-famous Downton Abbey film trilogy, set in the glamorous interwar years.
From classic carousels and helter-skelters to ornate vintage stalls, Carnival Fun Fairs recreated an authentic period atmosphere that transports audiences straight back in time. Their attention to detail and passion for heritage showmanship helped bring the beloved Crawley family’s world to life one last time on the big screen.
But the show doesn’t stop there — the company is also set to feature in the upcoming season of the hit BBC Waterloo Road series. Viewers can look forward to seeing a vibrant pop-up fairground as part of the storyline, with Carnival Fun Fairs supplying all the rides, lighting, and nostalgic atmosphere that make their events unforgettable.
A Trusted Name in On-Screen Funfair Hire
With decades of experience in the events industry, Carnival Fun Fairs has become a go-to partner for production companies seeking funfair hire for TV shows and funfair hire for movie sets. Their ability to deliver safe, fully operational, and visually striking vintage attractions makes them a favourite choice for directors, set designers, and location managers across the UK.
Whether it’s recreating a 1930s carnival, adding colour to a modern-day storyline, or staging a spectacular backdrop for music videos and commercials, Carnival Fun Fairs brings authenticity, creativity, and show-stopping visuals to any production.
