The Great Dorset Steam Fair 2012

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If you are looking for an excellent fun and action packed day out for all the family, you'll love the Great Dorset Steam Fair. Traditionally this English fair is held at the village of Tarrant Hinton, near Blandford Forum in the heart of the beautiful Dorset countryside.

Steam engine exhibits, vintage vehicles, heavy shire horses and rural crafts. Working rural displays on a 500-acre site including old time steam funfair. Widely recognised as the leading event of its type in the world with 2,000 exhibits, 800 trade stalls and over 220 full size steam engines. A giant trip of nostalgia into the days of yesteryear.

The Great Dorset Steam Fair is a typically British event offering a unique blend of nostalgia and entertainment. Come and soak up the special festival atmosphere whether as a day visitor or taking in the full five days by camping on site. There is no other event like it anywhere in the world which is why over 200,000 visitors attend each year both from the UK and from all over the World!

Tickets on sale from tourist information centres across Dorset.

See website for full details.

Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Advanced Adult£14.50 per ticket
Advanced Child£7.00 per ticket
Advanced Concession£13.00 per ticket
Advanced Sunday Adult/OAP£10.00 per ticket

Tickets from 13th August - Adults £17 OAP's £15 Children £8 Sunday adult/child £12

Contact Details

Tarrant Hinton
Blandford Forum
Dorset
DT11 8JA

Tel: +44 01258 861237/8/9

Facilities

Provider Preferences

  • In countryside
  • Outdoor Event
  • Repeatable Event

Accessibility

  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking

Catering

  • On-Site café/restaurant

Road Directions

Nearest major road is A354. A354 Blandford to Salisbury main road, 3 miles from Blandford.

Public Transport Directions

Direct bus routes to the Great Dorset Steam Fair are from Weymouth, Dorchester and Salisbury(bus number 184). For information on any of the Wilts and Dorset routes visit www.wdbus.co.uk.