FAQ'S | Ferris Wheel
We understand when looking for answers the internet can seem a little overwhelming especially when its something like planning a event. You want to pre plan and see exactly what fits in to your budget and if the Ride or Attraction will even fit in your event space. We have put together some information here for you and hopefully we have managed to cover most aspects. But if we haven't managed to do so and you need to ask us anything at all then we would love to hear from you here | info@thefunfirm.co.uk or call charlee on 07772192461 .
How much will it cost to Hire a Ferris Wheel Ride for my wedding/ Event? - The Cost of Hiring a Traditional Ferris Wheel for your wedding / Event will start from £1500 up to around £2000 Price depends on Date, Timings and whether the Ferris Wheel is booked alone or with any of our other Rides and Attractions. We try to work with most budgets and can always give a better price when part of a package.
How much Will i need to pay to secure my booking of The Ferris Wheel, & What Form of Payment do you accept? - We usually ask for a 20% Booking Fee to secure your booking of The Traditional Ferris Wheel. Then the outstanding balance to be paid 1 week before the Event date. However we are flexible and willing to work with you. If you want to set up a payment plan this is fine, it doesn't matter how little or often you pay towards your balance as long as it is paid before we arrive at your event. We accept Cheque, payment link, Bacs and in some cases cash on arrival of your event.
How do i book a Traditional Ferris Wheel for my Wedding/ Event? - Easy! you have already found us, Now all you need to do is email us here info@thefunfirm.co.uk or call us on 07772192461 let us know your event date and times and we will get a quote over to you straight away . Once agreed then a invoice will be sent over to you with payment details, Once the Booking Fee is agreed and paid then that's The Ferris Wheel all booked in!
We have The Ferris Wheel booked for our event but we need to Change our Date / Venue will i lose the money i have already paid? - No of course not, Although non refundable we can still keep any monies paid in credit to you. So you can use towards a date up to a year from your original date. You can also downsize your event if you no longer have the budget you first thought. So if £200 has been paid to secure you date then you can use that £200 towards any event on any date and any attraction. This Includes any Covid related cancellations.
What is the size of the Traditional Ferris Wheel? - Space needed for the Ferris wheel is 30ft x 30ft and is 45ft high
What Access does the Ferris Wheel need and can it be set up on any surface? - The Ferris Wheel can be set up on hard standing or grassed areas and can even go inside some venues like exhibition centres and RAF Hangers. If your Venue is worried about any damage of driving the Ferris Wheel into its pitch on a grassed area then we have Ground Protecting Boards available for hire alongside any of our rides and attractions.
What do we get in with the hire of the Traditional Ferris Wheel? - We do not believe in hidden costs, some companies may seem cheap but once you have paid the deposit hidden costs can arise, the price we quote is the price you pay we never charge any more then stated unless you add on extra hours change the date etc but all this will be discussed with you before issuing the invoice of deposit. . With most hires (unless stated otherwise) we supply
- fully trained staff In uniform to set up dismantle and mann the attractions
- Adips safety test certificates
- On site inspection reports
- Complimentary site visit
- Power cables
- Generator use
- Fuel Provided by us
- All equipment needed to run the attraction
- Risk assessments
- 10 million or 5 million public liability
- Safety fencing when needed
- Nationwide event service
- 24 hour Email contact and onsite contact
Add on's available at a small cost, or complimentary depending on the scale of your hire
- Full re brand on any ride or attraction of your company logo / design
- All staff in Your uniforms provided by us, or free if provided by you
- Extra staff for your event
- On site event manager
- Extra Hours for your event
- Extra days for your event
- Extra rides or attractions for your event
- Day before set up
- Day after De-rig
- Ground Protecting Boards to preserve the grassed area the rides need to drive on
- Extra generators for your event needs
What areas do you cover With The Ferris Wheel and do you charge a delivery fee? - We cover Events and weddings nationwide with the hire of The Ferris Wheel Ride. We do not charge any Delivery Fee for any event in the UK. But we do have a delivery fee for any events outside of the UK. Our Ferris Wheel can be hired overseas anywhere in the world, But any shipping fees/ Delivery Fees will need to be covered by the Hirer and added on to the quote as this does not come in with it like it does in the UK.
How many days / Hours can i hire the Traditional Ferris Wheel Fairground Ride for? - as long as our dates allow it you can hire for as long as your budget allows! We have had 6 week hires for summer camps and 3 month hires over the winter period. We have Duplicates of most of our Rides and Attractions so as long as we are not already booked up for your events then we are happy to hired for as long as you need us. Prices are based on up to 5 hours but we can stay operating through the night should you wish to have the Ferris wheel open for additional hours.
How many people can ride the Ferris Wheel and What age is suitable to ride The Ferris Wheel? - Our Traditional Ferris Wheel can seat up to 30 people at any one time (per ride) if at full capacity. This Famous Ride suites a wide variety of event because it is enjoyed by adults & Children alike.
How long does it take to set up and take down a Ferris Wheel? - set up is around 2- 3 hours and take down is 2 hours
What power is needed for the Ferris Wheel? - Not something you need to worry about, we supply everything we need to run the Ferris wheel for your event, this includes generators, fuel and staffing. Making the hire of the Ferris wheel as hassle free for you and your event. Hire us and we take care of the rest!