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COVID-19 safety measures in place complies with new Government Guidance
At Irvin Leisure your safety is our no.1 priority which is why we have made significant changes to our setup and protocols, this is the new standard with all our fairs moving forward to give you confidence and reassurance while supporting our NHS.
Cultural Fairs Exciting News
via GIPHY Culture creates jobs, supports livelihoods, and brings joy to everyone. The UK leads the world in the creative industries and we can all feel pride in that. Now, in these challenging times, it’s our turn to show our support for culture. With an unprecedented investment through the Culture Recovery Fund, the government is […]
Eco Friendly Posters
As one of the major Funfair companies in the UK we understand our recycling obligations. Our posters are now completely eco friendly, printed on recyclable material using water based inks.
Speedway History
Hi George, hope you are all well. I read something on facebook a short while ago about your speedway and the size of the centre island. I have some of Philip Bradley’s notes, he lived in Epsom and recorded London fairs from the mid 30’s, and is usually reliable. He says your grandad George had […]
Photoshoot at Clapham Common
Despite Clapham Common being cancelled we had the very unique opportunity of working with some great professionals who wanted to use our setting for their work. Photo credit Instagram: stoyanovjones
Clapham Common Festive Funfair Cancelled
Due to a rise in Coronavirus cases in Lambeth, we’ve had to cancel the Festive Funfair we were scheduled to run at Clapham Common from 18th December until 31st December. Though we’ve run COVID-19 Secure Funfairs this year, Irvin Leisure along with the local authority & Public Health England have had to cancel to limit […]
Lee Valley Festive Funfair Cancelled
Due to a rise in Coronavirus cases in Waltham Forest, we’ve had to cancel the Festive Funfair we were scheduled to run at Lee Valley Ice Rink Centre from 12th December until 3rd Jan. Though we’ve run COVID-19 Secure Funfairs this year, the local authority asked us to cancel as part of their plans to […]
Festive Funfairs confirmed after lockdown!
Two of our favourite Funfairs are back from 12th December 2020 running right through to January. Plan your trip with your family and loved ones this festive period. All our fairs are suitable for adults and children and COVID-19 secure while also complying with tier 2 & 3 COVID-19 regulations.
Supporting A Crystal Palace Christmas
We are pleased to be supporting A Crystal Palace Christmas! Please get involved by making a donation if you can afford to so everyone in the community can share in the happiness and joy of A Crystal Palace Christmas. Visit www.crowdfunder.co.uk/crystal-palace-christmas #crystalpalacefestival #crystalpalacechristmas #crystalpalace
Disabled Friendly
All of George Irvin’s Funfairs are disabled friendly and you’re more than welcome to join us. When you arrive you will be greeted by friendly staff to assist you if you require it.
New rides at Lee Valley Funfair
New rides are now operating at our Lee Valley Funfair. Open to the public from 7th Aug – 31st Aug (Fri-Mon) only. E20 3AD Parking available at the Hockey Centre. Register at www.irvinleisure.co.uk/track
Part of our Heritage
Our past Victorian Funfairs part our our heritage Funfairs over the last 200 years, steeped in history.
Happy Halloween at Clapham Common
Thank you to everyone who participated in this years Fright Night competition. Below are some of our favourite images. Winner will be announced privately & the runners up will be emailed FREE tokens for the upcoming Xmas Funfair!
Create a TikTok and win £100!
For all you TiKToK lovers out there, create a TikTok video at Clapham Common and tag us on TikTok at Irvin.funfairs for your chance to win £100! Winner announced Monday 2nd November 2020. Good luck!
David Walliams Travelling Showmen’s heritage
Lovely to see David Walliam’s Travelling Showmen’s heritage on Who do you think you are? You can watch it on the BBC iPlayer https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000npqt/who-do-you-think-you-are-series-17-2-david-walliams
Putting the fun in fair
Putting the fun in fair @irvin.funfairs Impressed by the ride hygiene, socially distanced attractions and speedy contactless payments. Well worth a half term visit if you’re in the capital Photo Credit IG: Lucy Brookes
Outside Bars
We need to make Restaurants, Pubs, Bars and the rest of the Hospitality industry aware who are finding it hard to trade under the new COVID-19 restrictions that we can help keep trading. Normally we have over 25 sets of Dodgems operating with many of you at Xmas Parties, unfortunately we have none of this business […]
London Xmas Funfair
Our new London Xmas Funfair is just around the corner. Sat 5th Dec 2020 – Sun 3rd Jan 2021 More details to follow.
Clapham Common Funfair Extended!
NEW DATES ADDED! Clapham Common – SW4 9AP. Extended dates: Sat 17th Oct – Sun 1st Nov (CLOSED 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd) EVERYDAY 50% OFF ride tokens for NHS workers and HALF PRICE tokens on weekdays! Every night is fright night so come along in your best costume and email a picture to […]
COVID safe at Clapham Common
Just some of our transport today at the Clapham Common Funfair operating now until the 12th Oct, so come along in groups of no more than six and enjoy yourselves.
Summer fun at the Fair
stylegrimoires: Instagram “It felt so good to escape the doom and gloom & experience some good old fashioned summer fun on yesterdays date night at the funfair. I don’t know if its because of current times but everyone was radiating pure joy in the experience, I could feel it pulsating off strangers & echoing off […]
Have confidence at our fairs
Why have confidence at Irvin Leisure fairs? As well as social distancing measures, significant changes to our setup, protocols & hand sanitiser stations, we also use Zoono Surface Sanitiser which significantly reduces the spread of harmful bacteria, viruses and other pathogens. It’s innovative technology can last for up to 30 days on treated surfaces and […]
Henry and Pride of London the new additions to the fleet
Henry and Pride of London is the newest two additions to our fleet.
Silverstone Classic 30th July – 1st Aug 2021
Irvin Leisure are pleased to be apart of Silverstone Classic from 30th July until 1st Aug 2021. The packed weekend of the Silverstone Classic provides spectacular classic motor racing on the world famous full Grand Prix Circuit, impressive track parades, infield displays from over 120 car clubs featuring more than 10,000 classic cars, plus interactive […]
“What a Party”
“What a Party” This was in Olympia Exhibition Hall on Fri 22 Dec 1967 as I was there with Dad who supplied the Funfair. On the day of the event unfortunately there was a bus strike so very few members of the public actually turned up to the event. But it turned into a massive […]
Picnicking at the Paxton Corner
Sunday Afternoon Picnicking at the Paxton Corner in Crystal Palace Park with thanks to the George Irvin Funfair Folk for maintaining its white appearance each the Annual Funfair attends. John Greatrex at Crystal Palace Heritage.
No.1 Hit Song Filmed at a Funfair
“Lola’s Theme” – the debut hit of British House Duo the Shapeshifters (Simon Marlin and Swedish producer Max Reich, from Gothenburg) went straight into the UK charts at number one on its release on 12 July 2004… The video was shot at George Irvin’s Funfair at Clapham Common, featuring his arcade, David Irvin’s Hellraiser Waltzer […]
Supporting our NHS
Irvin Leisure’s staff are always looking for ways to help during this Pandemic and one member taking the initiative is our Graphic Designer Shane Clark who has signed up to the NHS Volunteer Responders scheme to help in the fight against the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Over 750,000 people have already joined up to the initiative, […]
Leicestershire Cricket Club Fireworks Display
We were very happy to work with Leicestershire Cricket Club for their annual Fireworks Display and look forward to working with them in the future. A few images from the event .
A nostalgic spin around the history of the Funfair
From candy floss to dodgems – buckle up for a rollercoaster ride through the history of the fair. https://www.bbc.co.uk/ideas/videos/a-nostalgic-spin-around-the-history-of-the-funfair/p087fpn9?playlist=leisure-and-pleasure
Winter Wonderland 2019
A few pictures from the opening day of Winter Wonderland 2019 – open now 10am-10pm until 5th Jan 2020.
Fright Night Competition 2019 Winner
A huge congratulations to Riley as the winner of this years Fright Night Competition on his impersonation of Pennywise! Thanks to all that participated and good luck next year.
Armistice Day
Armistice Day As in the First World War many showmen enlisted in the forces including the President of the Guild Charles Thurston who joined the RAF and became Flight Lieutenant and Jimmy Chipperfield who became a fighter pilot. In the History of the Showmen’s Guild, 1939 –1948, Thomas Murphy estimates that over 1,000 showpeople […]
