About Us

The Barker family has been in the fairground business for more than 150 years. Born in 1837, John Barker operated a galloping horse's roundabout (Gallopers) until he died in 1897. He showed mostly in East Anglia, where he was known amongst the other showmen as the father of the fair.

Today the business has been passed down in the family to its current owners and brothers John, Martin and Joseph Barker. Together they own and operate six family rides including Dodgems, Waltzer, Sizzler Twist, Orbiter, Body Rock and Rhythm Rider. They also run several children's rides, a fun house and a ghost train, bouncy castles, stalls and catering kiosks

The three brothers are members of the Showman's Guild of Great Britain which is an organisation for traveling fairs. All the rides are serviced and inspected regularly and can only be operated with a full safety certificate.All the rides, stalls and catering kiosks are available for hire at shows and events throughout the year. All the rides come with our staff to assemble and operate the rides. We are also available for private functions and television work. Barkers Amusements travel to these major shows and fairs from April to November.

All the childrens ride's guarentee to let your child's imagination run wild. They could become a pilot, trucker, captain of a ship or even a train driver. All the rides go around slow but travel at a hundred smiles an hour.Barkers Amusements boast six family or adult rides. These rides either have height restrictions or children must be accompanied by an adult when riding. Click on the links below for more information on each ride.Family "shows" are suitable for all the family. Fun houses, ghost trains, simulators we are in the business to help your family and friends have fun. Click on the links below for more information on our shows.Catering kiosks, stalls and arcades are also available for hire. Catering kiosks can provide excellent hot and cold snacks and treats for guests at your function. The rides are fun but why not hire stalls and arcades aswell. Please contact us for availability and more information.