Dowse's Fun Fairs have a sunny and successful Scunthorpe

Dowse’s family funfairs recently finish their successful visit to Scunthorpe

Located on Manor Park the ground proves popular with locals. Good weather for the duration of the fair saw good footfall and the carpark filled to capacity particularly on the Friday night and Saturday afternoon.

Although only a small local ground the fair featured quite a few changes and a UK début among its varied line up.

Making the journey up from Boston May Fair was John Holdsworth’s Crazy Bulls which is a regular here and can be found at many fairs around the region through the season and was the first machine nearest the road.

Matthew Dowse’s Sizzler Twist was next in the line and was proving popular with riders of all ages, and has been owned by Matthew Dowse since 2014

Barron Harniess returned with his 1972 Maxwell built Waltzer which had come through from Dowse’s previous ground at Dinnington.

Warren Dowse was back with his popular Miami which was regularly riding full through the day

With Warren Dowse selling his Dodgem last year meant a change in Dodgem track at Scunthorpe. This year Royce Knowles Rock 'n' Roll Dodgems filled in. The Rock 'n' Roll Dodgems were built by Janecek Rides in 2019.

Next in the line was a talking point with many was Matthew Dowse’s new Superbowl opening in the UK for the first time. The ride was built by SDC of Italy in 1991 and was getting a lot of attention from the locals.

Standing on the far end was another new-comer to Manor Park. With Todd Connell selling his King Swing at the start of the season, Knowles Stratosfear was new for this year, Stratosfear was new in 2022 and was proving popular with the thrill seekers. The Stratofear mainly travels around Yorkshire but has been known to travel further afield.

The tallest ride at this years fair once again, was Knowles Aviator Starflyer, standing 100 feet tall. Aviator was new just over a year ago, the red, white and blue ride really stood out in the spring sunshine.

The final large machine will need no introduction to Scunthorpe with Jamie Raywood’s Planet Earth Meteorite standing out well facing towards the main entrance from the carpark. The ride still proves popular year in year out at many of its regular grounds in the region.

With the close of Scunthorpe Dowses Funfairs and many of the rides including the Superbowl will make their way to Doncaster Racecourse.

All rides at the Doncaster Racecourse Fair will be £2. The fair will be open every day from Friday 23rd May to Sunday 1st June 2025.