My First and Last Visit to Dingles Fairground Museum | Vlog | July 5th 2024

We visited Dingles Fairground Museum for it's final season I'm it's current location and form, The collection is getting split with the museum going to Hollycombe in Liphook (Storage) and the rides going to Tamworth. With this news it meant we was forced to make the long journey south to Devon.
First impressions were the location was extremely remote and away from everything, It probably didn't get the support it needed, No real train station or bus route local.
Dingles is a FANTASTIC place full of Fairground history and Nostalgia and the world's only remaining operating Moon Rocket ride.
Highlight for me was just being amongst an older generation who enjoy fairs and not surrounded by kids and families judging you being there.. special place, Loved it.
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[@theadventuresofshaunperkins]

Ladies and Gentlemen the king is back

[@SlothyVlogs]

Had to pin that 😂😂😂❤

[@Scotty3192]

Hello dave. I'm not gonna lie to you but we have all missed you. You don't know how much we appreciate you to go back to funfairs. All I gotta say is fuck the haters and keep doing what your doing. Your the Mann off the fairs. Keep rocking it Slothy. Great vlog with you and Dad

[@bhowlett8598]

I really hope you will start getting back into fairs Dave. It’s what you were built for. I actually met you in person last year at st giles funfair and was amazed at how much of a genuine guy you were, so when I heard you had stoppped travelling around to fairs I was heartbroken. But seeing this vlog pop up on my recommended brought so much happiness to me. Keep up the good work Dave 👍👍👍.

[@Aaron_OConnor]

Congratulations mush 🎉 over 17.4 million views that’s insane… Thank you to everyone who been watching and supporting

[@Aaron_OConnor]

Wow… what an amazing place ❤funfair nostalgia for the older generation love it. Love the behind the scenes operating the organ at the end also.

[@SlothyVlogs]

@@Aaron_OConnor 👍

[@Polysixchick]

Dave's back!! I wish this was on my doorstep but sadly it's the other end of the country from me, wish it was moving to Norfolk! 2:21: ex Carters Overboats, I'm sure the smell your dad is referring too is warm oil and grease, I think that living van you wandered into use to be the one we had on display at the Bygone Village where I use to work (it's long gone now) that wagon was sold in the late 90s but I don't know who to? Love the Supercar Monte Carlo, very rare ride! 9:32 Supercar "Italia" Dodgem (the one with Popeye in), the red one looks like a Supercar one to but a really early one, looks 1930s! 9:38 Modern Products Ladybirds, LOVE the Ghost Train, Savages Gallopers, the music on it is off Roller Coaster Tycoon lol! Maxwell Moon Rockets, I would love to try this! this is the only one left! 1970s SBD (Spaggieri Barbieri Duce) "Alfetta" Dodgems, there are a couple of 1980s SDC (Spaggiari Duce & Co) "Espade" cars on there too! Orton & Spooner Speedway/Ark, LOVE this ride!!! way better then a Waltzer ;) I miss the one I worked on so much, we had an organ like that where I worked called: "The Great Gavioli", another wonderful item that was sold, I loved listening to it, great to see you load the book into the organ! We do need more places like this, sad this one is moving but hopefully the new homes will bring new customers :) Love your duck!

[@TheFrankyboy221]

Hi dave it's good to see you happy again you always make brilliant videos looking forward to your next video mate

[@alanbedworth4629]

Your face and voice says everything we need to know, about how happy and content you appear. Really enjoyed your vlog mate.

[@mousecharger]

Absolutely love watching this. With your dad makes it extra special x❤

[@Fanriffic2020]

Amazing vlog. Old school fairground rides, you can't beat them for total nostalgia. First it was Carter's to go, now Dingles is going that only leaves Folly Farm down in Wales which has loads of classic rides. I remember your vlog there from 2022. 👍🎠

[@Eternyl_bliss-nj9se]

Dave is back! Don't ever quit the fair vidz yours are the only ones I watch. I never seen the vintage rides here. Its nice to see adults on rides - I am in my 50's and at my local fair I am always the old guy in line with the kids ha.

[@andybowyer3602]

So glad you enjoyed it, that smile said it all!,, and I'll never unsubscribe!!!❤✊️

[@SlothyVlogs]

@@andybowyer3602 legend mate

[@tonywarnes1991]

Great to see you happy Dave, top man and down to earth and can’t wait for more from you

[@DeanBerker8]

You were built for fairs Dave. I watch your fair vlogs for hours on end and miss them. What happened to Cooper. I miss him. And Simon. And Aaron. Met you both in Tewkesbury. Great videos both of them.

[@arizonaalchemy7572]

This was FANTASTIC !! We have Nothing like this here in America !! Just AMAZING to see these !! I LOVE ALL OF THIS !! I saw CARTER"S STEAM FAIR in another Vlog and was BLOWN AWAY !! HAPPY to know these Amazing Rides are being Preserved in the U.K. !! EPIC !! THANK YOU !! 🥰 Happy to see you SMILE !! 😁

[@kieranmullen3365]

Good to see you back dave we've missed you're fair vlogs

[@aspeyal8239]

Your Dad's personality is so cute, he's awesome! ❤

[@hazza5999]

Great vlog, glad you made it to Dingles..losing this and Carter's is sad.

[@richkavanagh2778]

You post what you want Dave if anyone dusted you off because you choose to do something a little different then thats on them. We support you as a person and the good vibes you bring

[@SlothyVlogs]

Thank you x

[@Aaron_OConnor]

Spot on mush! ❤

[@TransportNut89]

It really is a very awesome place! Went a few years ago for the first time with the family, as I just came across a leaflet of theirs. Then for fathers day not too long after, when it was in this newer layout with just the one building. Absolutely loved it and dad did as well! As he used to work on the fairs back in the day

[@pierrelaliberte4091]

Thanks David to show us these wonderful vintage treasures of the past. I was impressed by Chariot Racer and Moon Rochets. Wish you just the best every day. So cool to see that you feel well.

[@DarrenKC53]

Happy Birthday Dave 🎉. Looks like you’ve had a great time. Excellent video.

[@mousecharger]

Sloths, got tears in my eyes (of happiness)❤ places like this is why generations go on..am sure I seen those ladybirds in blackpool one time and that popeye somewhere (am 50 now) so who knows but we'll done and keep going!!!

[@VoNewEngland83]

This was one amazing video, I would love to visit one of those. Old School Fairgrounds! Brings back so many funtime memories! ❤️🎡🎠

[@karenkalasy8251]

Loved seeing the speedway Dave...b4 u said it I thought..I'm sure this is used for a Waltzer!! Took me back to the 80s 😅😮. You're a complete natural as a presenter. Obviously miss u doing fairs as do others. I reckon you can easily get into working on a radio show❤.

[@julicooper6501]

The best review you have done Dave. What a fabulous place,so happy to see this today. Thank you,take care of yourself x

[@sincerelyinsincere9268]

I'm sure the ride you called the (Chariot?) at 33:00 we called the Speedway. I remember it well from my young days, thought there was no one like me when I sat on the bike and didn't hold on! Great memories. Good to see you doing a fair vlog of sorts :)

[@robwarner9371]

The Speedway is the Super Chariot Racer that belonged to Robert Edwards and Sons.

[@jockman42]

Great to see you back, Dave! A terrific vlog...your love of carnivals and rides is a joy to watch. I hope we'll be seeing more carnival vlogs in the future!

[@joshkingham9796]

As always an amazing vlog, will definitely be paying a visit

[@intotheunknown1991]

Wow what a wonderful place ! I think I would be in my element too 😂😂 I love the vintage rides there's just something about them , so happy you have ventured to a little indoor fair ! Keep doing you Wow a skid, old fashioned cars on a track! I'm loving this

[@mickclark427]

Hello dave mick from Hull really enjoyed this episode hope you are very well watch you all the time and keep doing the video 😊😊😊

[@MrDjc44]

Hi Dave I won't say welcome back because you never went anywhere as us subscribers who follow the man not the content know,but it's good to see the smile back on your face,although you were quite smiley on the bikes,keep making the content what makes you happy,another quality vlog in the bag cheers

[@salva_75]

You're BEAMING and it's lovely to see :)

[@Mr_Spliffy]

Awesome vlog. Thanks for taking us along.

[@Vaughansdaysout]

Amazing as usual mate this channel js one of my inspirations into vlogging keep up the good work fella and don’t let anyone drag you down

[@racheljohnson9687]

Do you know what mate? You look happier than I've seen you in a long time, mate.. I left the funfairs for someone when I was young & had a miserable time. Went back & got my smile back. Don't ever let arseholes get you down mate stick to what you love ( oh & you'd find it really hard to hold on when that Ark/speedway is flat out 😂😂 there's a knack to riding those )

[@Lisapugh46]

Great vlog Dave, nice to see you out and about again 👍 There is a vintage fair in Scarborough, which is worth a visit 😊 xx

[@misterchippie]

3:39 you just couldn't resist could you?! 😆🤣🤣

[@stuartmckelvie446]

Excellent vlog Dave some beautiful traditional rides in there. Such a shame it’s in the middle of nowhere.

[@Beefy2203]

You’re right, most of the attractions are going to be relocated to Statfold Barn Railway just on the outskirts of Tamworth in Staffordshire

[@oddsandwindsocks5905]

Hi Dave, lovely thing your dad done , amazing to hear he worked on the fairs in his day , I see why your hooked to .glad you posted this awesome vintage fair as I'm way to far to get there in person. That Noah's ark looks a beauty.

[@llwi-l]

AMAZING VIDEO ONCE AGAIN

[@Hugo-BB]

Nice to see that smile back. Definitely need more indoor funfairs as this weather is getting worse in the uk. You can't tell we in summer as it feels like autumn/winter.

[@mordokch]

That was very cool, I had no idea the place existed. I remember many of the rides and side stalls from my younger days - it was always about the speedway for me ! Don't remember ever seeing the moon rocket ride though. Cheers mate !

[@teddyweddyfoxy]

I’ve always wanted to go there! Those vintage rides look awesome.

[@brad61776]

Good videos good to see the theme park 👍👍👍

[@coasterinc1987]

that place looks amazing... something like that would be great to pair with the likes of the living museums, where an old village fair could be set up with the time periods, would be amazing to see how it would all look set up back in the day

[@bbbbbbeeeeeennnnnnnn]

I use to go to Dingles a lot when I was little. They had couple of working steam engines on display and a Compton cinema organ. Sadly the all the steam engines got removed and the same to the Compton organ in 2015. Then all the exhibits and rides went into the new budling. It's a same to see Dingles go.

[@attractionshubno1]

Great Vlog David mush, it’s nice to see retro fair rides. It was nice of the staff to give ya a BTS tour

[@babagee8040]

Top-notch vlog, Dave! Don't stop

[@roysmith120]

So happy to see you back in your natural habitat. Take care of yourself and see you in the next one

[@jackmorgan1325]

Hi Dave glad to see the fire back in you butty and of course the passion that you always have for fairs, always stuck by you're side I knew you would bounce back which is amazing to see keep it up so nice to see you happy. What amazing machinery they don't make them like they use too hope to see you soon

[@SlothyVlogs]

Thanks mate! I'll still be doing my bike stuff, but I'll be doing fairs too! Just showcasing my hobbies

[@jackmorgan1325]

@@SlothyVlogs yea you do you butty I'll stick with you and support you all the way been a subscriber since day one

[@cerysmeatloaf]

Omg what a amazing throw back I used to live in Cornwall altho I've not been to that place but I'm sure dingles was the ones that used to do the funfairs down there never seen those rides (I'm 40) but definitely seen that organ as a kid I used to spend hours watching from the front and side i use to be fascinated with how the music sheets went in. that organ used to be out for late night shopping. I've never unsubscribed and never will 😊

[@SlothyVlogs]

Thank you 😚

[@cerysmeatloaf]

Also look out for the book Creating My Own Nemesis: by John Wardley he was involved in creating a lot of special effects before creating nemesis the ride

[@CoolhandLuke552]

Excellent vlog Slothy, no one else brings the fair vlogs like you I'm itching to go there definitely going to go this summer 👍✌️

[@barbarabornholdt2854]

Happy Birthday treat for you! It is great to see the antique rides! I dont know that we have anything that old around me in Western New York.

[@Silly_Snot]

You and your Dad was great to watch. It is cool to see you back at fairs but I like all your content. You have an awesome personality Dave and even if you filmed a video of yourself staring at a wall I would probably watch the whole thing lol. Keep up the great work!

[@GiftsbyChosen]

@Dave, I know this was probably very mentally emotional for you, but we're all proud of you. Your smile let us all know that you miss it as well. Take those baby steps, and the real ones will ALWAYS be right behind you 💪💪 The craftsmanship of these rides are absolutely stunning (using your voice 😂)

[@daveKenny21]

What an awesome Vlog and a brilliant place, and 100% immaculate looking rides, and attractions. If only we had more of them around the uk.

[@keiranhyre750]

Brilliant vlog

[@paulshirley6383]

My First and Last Visit to Dingles Fairground Museum | Slothy Vlogs LOVE LOUIS SHIRLEY

[@Wurlyscope]

Thank you so much for showing us these historic rides before it closes forever. We have nothing of the sort in Canada.

[@adrianbuchwald6103]

Excellent vlog dave.,some lovely old rides in top condition. It's a shame Carter's could not of done the same..But such a lovely place 👍👍👍👍

[@tonymicallef]

love the Vlog dave keep up what you are doing

[@ShaneM345]

Nice of your dad to surprise you with this! Great to see you back on the rides 👍👍

[@ic3358]

Great vlog there’s a video on utube of them building the moon rocket up

[@grahamhaynes3420]

Great video Dave we when there a few years ago had a great day but it is in the middle of no we’re great staff there to

[@SlothyVlogs]

Yeah, Location killed it unfortunately

[@thepubchaser9664]

This is the hokey cokey page of funfair vlogs lol. Your in you out shake it all about.

[@nigelking7537]

Excellent vlog dave always wanted to see a proper video from there luckily i live near tamworth so will definatley go Im still here glad your having fun

[@SlothyVlogs]

Definitely 👍 thanks mate, your support has been immense

[@barrygermann1271]

yahoo good to see you back

[@mrfitton9288]

Nice to see you back at the Fairs mate

[@arronsmith3721]

Welcome back Dave

[@Lee-kd3be]

Great to u back at a fair Dave. You can see it brings out the excitement in you. 2 tokens mush.

[@mousecharger]

I saw your vlog earlier but was working so am looking forward to watching this. ..brb

[@davidmoreno5018]

Good job ❤❤🎉

[@insertjokehere]

Came across this video randomly, I knew this place from one of the BBC's productions from the 2010's

[@cassandralock4784]

I hope you and Fam are Back at The Fairs, very soon

[@alyssabradley7671]

Awesome video

[@dimitriskatsikeros8210]

At last another fun fair vlog

[@SlothyVlogs]

@@dimitriskatsikeros8210 don't get used to it

[@rachelbridger2473]

I remember when the ladybird ride was at paultons park

[@khristengranger6061]

Really good vlog mate enjoy the park mate

[@leslancaster9823]

Hi dave glad you OK moonrocket was my 1st ever fair ground ride back in early 70s wow what a machine keep up the good work 👍👍👍👍

[@ornellabreschi3598]

Hello!!! Following from Italy 🇮🇹😊

[@jamesmccormick9980]

Thanks for sharing glad you enjoyed it all with your dad

[@huwfoxhall547]

Another great vlog from you Dave you should bring your Dad to folly farm west Wales soon.Hope you do more funfair vlogs soon.keep up with the great vlogs 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@ChrisThomas212]

3:40 lol😆

[@catherineclark4484]

Omg love the vlog, I really love dingles, love the nostalgia , fantastic dave, hope the family are good

[@ianforfun1]

As a kid, I rode the Moon Rockets at Lister Park Bradford between the late 1950s and mid-1960s; it was awesome! It was the fair biggest ride and to appreciate that you need to see it with your own eyes. I miss Carters Steam Fair too!

[@anthonypage-stabler2951]

Hey love what u do miss your fair vlogs nice to see u back at the fair mush

[@rachelbridger2473]

Your smile and your energy says it all, you are in your element being back at a funfair but I understand that you won't be doing anymore anytime soon

[@dafyddthomas7299]

Loved the Ghost train at 13:00, hope it can be rehomed and rebuilt - shame it is out of the way in the sticks; and not neara town centre. Any ABP of closure data ? ; would be good to go and ride this ghost train

[@Coaster_Crazy]

I’ve wanted to visit Dingles for ages and it’s sad they are closing but there are literally in the middle of nowhere 17:31

[@michaelobrien9825]

SUCH SADTO SEE PLACES LIKE THIS CLOSING.

[@Maximus-bs5gi]

Your just the top dog 🎉🎉

[@Leahplayzzzzz]

Nice to see you enjoying your self at a fairground really home you get back in to it for the summer, I’ve been more fairs then you this year witch is conserving me really am missing the fair content. 💕

[@glennb6734]

love the vlog and not been there yet

[@Djcraig90]

What a great vlog dude!! Always wanted to get there but dont think i will 😢 Absolute love the old organs think they are truly amazing such a unique music experience, shame they aren't around much these days!!

[@hnm9695]

Wow loved this

[@shaneanthony379]

Bet you wish you had one of those wagons on your camping trip the other week

[@breakingtrailsuk]

Nice little attraction this dave. Dingles has popped up on my radar a few times but never looked into it. No grass cutter twist? May head up in the summer holidays

[@SlothyVlogs]

No unfortunately! I'd love to see a world where both halls are full of old rides! Come to Clarence pier and let me know when 👌

[@breakingtrailsuk]

@@SlothyVlogs yea definitely, hopefully carters will return into an indoor attraction one day. Ive been looking into clarence pier for the summer hols mate. I.wont be 3 hours late! 🤣🤣

[@ThemeParksAndAttractions]

Never been there looks alright 👍