Take a trip on a Victorian carousel in Norwich over the festive period and get transported back in time. 

The traditional fairground ride will be outside The Forum in the city centre from December 20 2024 to January 1 2025.

It will be open daily from 11am to 8pm and the only planned closure is on Christmas Day, with the price £3pp.

The 'Pride of the South Gallopers' lit up at nightThe 'Pride of the South' Gallopers lit up at night (Image: Luke Witcomb)

Downs' Traditional Fun Fair provides the ride, which is its 'Pride of the South' Gallopers. 

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It is one of the oldest carousels still operating in the UK and it was built by Frederick Savage of King's Lynn in 1893.

There are 36 horses on the carouselThere are 36 horses on the carousel (Image: Luke Witcomb)

It is 40ft in diameter with 36 horses and it features polished twisted brass, hand-painted decoration and elaborate cut glass mirrors.

Music is provided by an organ in the middle of the ride.

The carousel has appeared in films such as Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Half a Sixpence and Who Framed Roger Rabbit.

It has also operated on the grounds of Buckingham Palace.