Great Dorset Steam FairThe Great Dorset Steam Fair is one of the big events in Dorset rivaling the Bournemouth Air Show in terms of the numbers of people it attracts.Up to 200,000 over the 5 day event.
The event is held in some fields next to the A354 in the village of Tarrant Monkton between Salisbury and Blandford.The post code for sat navs is DT11 8HX. The nearest railway station is Salisbury but it is still a bit of a hike to get to the show ground so get the 183 bus run by Wilts and Dorset buses,go to their website here to view the timetable.If you do come by car then it can take some time to get in as you are driving though so field gates one at a time.Then you park in said field so let us hope it does not get too boggy. You will of course need a ticket to get in and it is better to buy them in advance as there is some saving.A family ticket will cost you £4 less if booked online.Go to festival website here What's OnThe Great Dorset Steam Fair has so much to see and do.Steam Tractors Heavy Haulage Road Locomotives Steam Rollers Threshing Demonstration Wood Sawing Steam Fun Fair Modern Fun Fair Vintage Cars Heavy Horses Food Hall Eagle and Vulture Show Now all of that will keep you going for sure. For more information visit the festival website here Music FestivalThis show is not just a steam fair and not just a day time event either.Things really start to heat up once the sun goes down.A variety of acts are performing this year over a number of stagesThe Bohemians: A Queen Tribute Band Too Rex The Wurzels Ultimate Madness Planet Abba These are the headline acts for the outdoor stage and there is an additional fee to pay to see them on top of the steam fair admission price. The organisers tell me that you can only buy tickets for these shows on the day if there are any left, none online. There are three other stage the Folk,Country & Western & Back Bull Stages.These are all free and have concerts going on during the day as well.There is a separate website about all the music which you can find here CampingWhilst you could stay in a local hotel or B&B,there is a massive campsite and the festival which can accommodate about 15000 people!Cost is £13 per person per tent with one car.Motor homes are OK but don't bring a van or pickup truck,they will ask you to leave. There is drinking water and showers but no electric hook up. To book call the festival hotline 01258 488 928 ask for Helen.
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