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[dulvil]

I am looking for shows I.e. steam , country, anything with something going on for a few days to have a wonder around with camping attached, done the motor home ones and looking for something else

 

[Clivefog]

I exhibit at a few steam/country fairs - mostly up north - and get free camping. The thing I hear a lot is how expensive the camping is for a rough field with no services.
There are plenty around the country and several sites listing them, have a surf.

 

[GeoffnDee]

www.vintagenostalgiafestival.co.uk in Wiltshire is worth a look at.

 

[Janine]

Dorset Steam Fair has camping.

 

[rb62]

As do Shrewsbury and Masham

Shrewsbury Steam Rally - Shrewsbury Steam Rally

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MASHAM STEAM ENGINE & FAIR ORGAN RALLY

Masham Steam Engine and Fair Organ Rally 2023

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[GeoffnDee]

Dorset Steam Fair has camping.

I believe that the The Dorset steam fair is not running now , it may return in the future.

 

[Taran_Las]

Here with camping.

 

[MichelleRyall]

I believe that the The Dorset steam fair is not running now , it may return in the future.

Sadly, unlikely to return.

 

[dryad]

why has the dorset steam fair finished?
did it just get too big?

 

[Derbyshire wanderer]

why has the dorset steam fair finished?
did it just get too big?

The running costs apparently are getting close to £5million so ticket prices would have to increase by 70% or more to be viable but that would make many not go and end up with a financial hole.

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[MichelleRyall]

why has the dorset steam fair finished?
did it just get too big?

Yup and with the running costs as aforementioned it’s not really viable. On a personal note, having been involved as a family from the days of Stourpaine Bushes, I can’t say it has been a pleasurable experience of late . Far too big, full of junk and too many of the travelling community causing issues. The security needed to protect the valuable vehicles is crazy. My friend was showing and they had to have 24 hour security around their engines. I personally saw several young adults with bolt croppers in hand and it felt quite unsafe. Such a shame as in earlier days it was a phenomenal show.

 

[The Coops]

Llandudno this next week Transport Festival, see website

 

[Spriddler]

On a personal note, having been involved as a family from the days of Stourpaine Bushes, I can’t say it has been a pleasurable experience of late . Far too big, full of junk and too many of the travelling community causing issues. The security needed to protect the valuable vehicles is crazy.

I too have been an exhibitor there, camping in my motorhome and showing my vintage m/bikes (and at many other vintage/steam/country fairs) for getting on for 30 years and my chums and I have had aggression from the travelling folk and stuff nicked off them; Magnetos, tank filler caps, badges, acetylene lamps and a couple of vintage bikes. I gave up on Dorset after being drowned in rain and mud a couple of times. So much so that I was prompted to feature it in one of my cartoons for my club magazine.......

 

[MichelleRyall]

I too have been an exhibitor there, camping in my motorhome and showing my vintage m/bikes (and at many other vintage/steam/country fairs) for getting on for 30 years and my chums and I have had aggression from the travelling folk and stuff nicked off them; Magnetos, tank filler caps, badges, acetylene lamps and a couple of vintage bikes. I gave up on Dorset after being drowned in rain and mud a couple of times. So much so that I was prompted to feature it in one of my cartoons for my club magazine.......

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I do have fond memories of the very wet ones Fabulous illustration.

 

[Bobby-gg]

Yup and with the running costs as aforementioned it’s not really viable. On a personal note, having been involved as a family from the days of Stourpaine Bushes, I can’t say it has been a pleasurable experience of late . Far too big, full of junk and too many of the travelling community causing issues. The security needed to protect the valuable vehicles is crazy. My friend was showing and they had to have 24 hour security around their engines. I personally saw several young adults with bolt croppers in hand and it felt quite unsafe. Such a shame as in earlier days it was a phenomenal show.

We did the 50th a few year's back and paid extra for the "strawberries and cream" camping area, which included ehu.
Woke up on the Friday morning to no electric in the van, traced the fault back to the fact the 415/240 transformer that was there the night previously wasn't there anymore, and it wasn't the only one that went missing during the night.
We escaped Saturday afternoon just before the rains came, but glad we got a chance to go

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[Bobby-gg]

Whitby steam rally is quite good, £150 for the show and camping from the Wednesday until the Monday morning.
The show field is opposite the Abbey, and it's a relatively easy walk down into Whitby itself, and back up past the allotments rather than the steps.
Just play its not a wash out like last year!

 

[Spriddler]

Portable generators are a frequent target even though all the campers had them chained to their vehicle. At one event a caravanner ran his all night in the belief that it would deter thieves. Fortunately he had set up remote from the rest of us in a large camping field.

 

[MichelleRyall]

We did the 50th a few year's back and paid extra for the "strawberries and cream" camping area, which included ehu.
Woke up on the Friday morning to no electric in the van, traced the fault back to the fact the 415/240 transformer that was there the night previously wasn't there anymore, and it wasn't the only one that went missing during the night.
We escaped Saturday afternoon just before the rains came, but glad we got a chance to go

Spoilt everything. It changed behind all recognition.

 

[stevewagner]

Kent Military Odyssey is very good

 

[meanders]

Waiting to hear from the organisers that Henham is definitely going ahead this year. As soon as I do, I will pop it on here.

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[BobilG600]

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[TinaLes]

We went to a Fun Rally at Pembrey, although we had our own field, & Marque & entertainment thanks to the funsters running it, there was also a steam/classic car, motorbike rally/fairground running over that weekend, it was pretty big, and it was great to see all the steam cars running arround the Pembrey grounds.
So we not only had a great Fun Rally, but had free entry to the showground to see all the exhibitors during our stay.
The trains were great, as was the funfair, but the piste de resistance for me was the massive music box trailer, I had never seen one that large before, and the range of music & instruments it played was truly amazing.
Here is link to the Pembrey Steam Fair, they have a campsite, plus there is a CMC site near the entrance.
LES

Autumn Steam Rally & Country Fayre

www.steamheritage.co.uk

 

[dulvil]

Only one we have been to is strumpshaw and had a good weekend so thanks for more suggestions

 

[JoshnPen]

Steam Fair 2024 - Stotfold Mill

A great day out for the family! Advance discount tickets on sale now! Event Information: Stotfold Watermill Sat 11th – Sun 12th May 10.30am – 5.00pm Advanced Discounted Tickets Main Event 20th Anniversary Steam Fair & Country Show Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th May 2024 Now in its 20th year, the...

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Fairly local to you too, i think. There's overnight camping Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

 

[JoshnPen]

Here is a link to stotfold camping

Camping at Stotfold Mill for the Steam Fair and Country Show - Stotfold Mill

Camping for the Steam Fair and Country Show 2024 Our £95 ticket covers the cost of one pitch (for up to 2 adults and 3 children under the age of 14) for the nights of 10th and 11th May 2024 and entry to the show on the 11th and 12th May 2024. Complete a separate…

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I dunno if there's still availability, we booked a while ago!

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[Diabalo]

Shuttleworth at Biggleswade in Bedford do various shows through out the year some with camping.

https://www.shuttleworth.org/airshows2024/

 

[dulvil]

Thanks

Steam Fair 2024 - Stotfold Mill

A great day out for the family! Advance discount tickets on sale now! Event Information: Stotfold Watermill Sat 11th – Sun 12th May 10.30am – 5.00pm Advanced Discounted Tickets Main Event 20th Anniversary Steam Fair & Country Show Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th May 2024 Now in its 20th year, the...

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Fairly local to you too, i think. There's overnight camping Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

forgot about that one nice and close

 

[starquake]

I am looking for shows I.e. steam , country, anything with something going on for a few days to have a wonder around with camping attached, done the motor home ones and looking for something else

Theres Campervan Campout this weekend coming (too late to get the £150 for the weekend price though, it's £200 now).

Campervan Campout 3-5th May 2024 - Out and About Live

Our superb festival, Campervan Campout returns to the South of England Showground in Ardingly, West Sussex from 3-5th May 2024

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Despite the name, open to Motorhomes, lots of us going, and is a bit different from the "normal" Warners shows as it has music throughout day if you check the lineup, almongst many activities... it's more "activity" focussed than the "normal" shows from our understanding.