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Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre

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Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre, formerly known as Dingles Steam Village, is a museum that features a collection of historical fairground rides, equipment, and other memorabilia. Located in Lifton, Devon, United Kingdom, the museum is operated by a charity called the Fairground Heritage Trust and first opened to the public in 2003. The rides are restored and placed into operation for guests to experience, with many dating back to the early 20th century, complete with original artwork.

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Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre
A30, West Devon

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