We have an enviable family history
of managing major fairground
attractions from the smallest
to the largest; our history, as
fairground operators, goes back
9 generations to the 18th century,
and is still being researched.
The Turner family were the Operators
and Managers of the fairground at
Seaburn on the North East coast.
Keith Turners father, Walker Turner,
was responsible for the building of
the big dipper at Seaburn, which opened
in 1955, and was renowned for his skills
in this field. He was also involved in
the building of the big dipper at the
International Fair in Brussels,
Belgium in 1958.
During our long history we have
developed our business and remained
in the forefront of the industry,
constantly updating our expertise
and equipment to satisfy the demands
of our patrons for bigger and better
rides, thrills and attractions.
Keith Turner is extremely proud of
his North East roots and especially
of his links to the City of Sunderland,
having been raised and educated here.
Keith Turner and Sons are
a well established family business
and our market is
the family at leisure,
a market in which we,
as a family, have excelled
for well over 200 years.
Grandparents Living Wagon
Converting an old bus circa 1950
One of our first modern lorries -
The Green Goddess
Spanish City Funfairs & Turners Funfairs
Walker Turner and brothers, Richard & Harry
WW 2
