ABOUT SILCOCKs
Silcock Leisure are a 6th Generation Family Business operating Amusements, Fish & Chip Restaurants, Ice Cream Parlours & Carousel in Southport and Blackpool.
Are you looking for a great day out beside the seaside in Southport or Blackpool?
Silcock Leisure Group has you covered with a great array of places for family entertainment, to eat and to drink.
The Silcock Family has been entertaining generations of families across the North West of England for over 130 years with their classic
fairground rides and exciting seaside amusement arcades.
Explore a little deeper into the Silcock family with insights into their history from their origins in Warrington in the 1890s, to the Silcock Bros travelling Fairs in the 1900-1960, to Pleasureland Southport in the 1960 – 1990s, to Silcock’s Amusements from 1980s and their collection of historic fairground memorabilia.
Today they operate a collection of award-winning local attractions.
Their Victorian era Silcock’s Carousel, otherwise known as ‘The Golden Gallopers, was voted by members of the public as the 4th Best Seaside Attraction in the UK in the annual Bucket and Spade Awards.
We provide happy memories for families, including children and adults of all ages – you’re never too old for fun!
Our attractions will leave you with memories that last you a lifetime – and will see you coming back time and time again.
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Family run, family fun SINCE 1890
1890s
Edward Silcock Snr founded Silcock’s Travelling Fairs which travelled the North of England entertaining the general public
Silcock Bros
All four sons of Edward Silcock Snr (Lawrence, Edward, Herbert and Arthur) went into the same business of their father.
Southport Fairground
In the late 1950’s, Edward Snr’s Grandson, Herbert Silcock and his wife Jane Silcock, established themselves with rides at Southport Fairground.
1890s
It all started with Silcock’s Flyer and a Coconut Shy in 1890s.
1914
The Silcock Brothers (Lawrence, Edward, Herbert and Arthur) started travelling just before the First World War.
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Registered in England and Wales. Silcock Leisure Group Limited, Pier Forecourt, Promenade, Southport, Merseyside PR8 1QX. Company number 01949537