The NFCA holds a vast collection of records on fairground, circus, variety and music hall, magic, sideshows, boxing booths, traveling cinematograph shows, pleasure and zoological gardens, amusement and theme parks, menageries, performing animals, optical illusion, travelling exhibitions, seaside entertainment and world’s fairs and expositions. Also in its collection can be found a large library containing books and journals covering all relevant and associated topics. The collection covers every aspect of the fair, circus and allied entertainments that evolved around them including the business, the evolution of showmanship and more importantly the distinct and unique cultural community formed by the men and women behind the shows.

Please let us know if you have any access requirements that you would like us to be aware of.

Joining details will be sent by email the day before the visit.  

Contact events@sog.org.uk if you have any questions.