Last weekend in the lead up to the 2012 London Olympics I found that there was a funfair in Jubilee Gardens outside the Shell Centre on the Southbank in London. One ride stood out. It is called the Starflyer (not Skyflyer, a smaller ride). It is a giant swing roundabout that starts off with the swings at ground level but then goes up vertically about 220 feet (67 metres) with the swings spreading outwards before gradually returning to the ground. It is a simple idea but well executed and it was very popular during the evening. (Cost £7 per ride)
