Great dorset steam fair 27th/31st August

[Gazza 8]

If you're 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.Further directions are superfluous. Just find the village on the map, head in that direction and follow everyone else to the showFrom small beginnings this annual event has become one of the favoured places for those interested in how people lived, worked and played in bygone years and it is now widely recognised as "THE" National Heritage Show as well as being regarded as the leading show of its type in the World. The spectacle covers an enormous showground, at over 600 acres being one of Europe's largest outdoor event locations. 2014 will see the show in its 46th year.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!

 

Visit this colourful show once and you'll be hooked for life. You must go !

[neil 524]

are the tickets on sale yet .?

We got our tickets from Group-on last year & got in for half price for two days .

Was a great show & will be going again this year

[Gazza 8]

Hi neil the tickets are on sale online from there web site. I am not sure about group on . I will be showing my wheel horse B111 there.

Try this link http://www.gdsf.co.uk/index.php/visitor-tickets/entrance-tickets. Hope this helps . 

[Gazza 8]

Entrance Tickets 2014

 

TERMS OF BOOKING

Refund Policy: is strictly no refunds. Once your payment has been accepted we will not refund your order should you change your mind or if you are unable to attend.

Delivery Terms: We aim to send your order to you by Royal Mail within 14 days of receipt of payment.

Transaction Currency: is GB Pounds Sterling.

Advance Pre-Paid Prices (per day) On the Day Prices (per day)

(on bookings before 13th August)

 

 

Adult Day Ticket

 

£16.50 each

 

Senior Citizen Day Ticket

 

£15.00 each

Child Day Ticket

(6-15 years inclusive,

under 6 years free)

£7.00 each

 

Adult/OAP Sunday Ticket

 

£10.00 each

Adult/OAP Evening Ticket

(valid from 5pm. Not required

if you have an Adult /

Senior Citizen Day Ticket)

£8.00 each

 

 

 

Adult Day Ticket

 

£20.00 each

 

Senior Citizen Day Ticket

 

£17.00 each

Child Day Ticket

(6-15 years inclusive,

under 6 years free)

£8.00 each

 

Adult/OAP Sunday Ticket

 

£12.00 each

Adult/OAP Evening Ticket

(valid from 5pm. Not required

if you have an Adult /

Senior Citizen Day Ticket)

£10.00 each

 

[neil 524]

Looking forward to the show

[Anglo Traction 1,016]

Giving the old Stourpaine show a miss this year  . Shame as it's very good and (usually) lucky with the weather. Enjoy it if you go.

[Gazza 8]

I am showing my restored Wheel horse B111 there . I hope its dry this year

[meadowfield 1,900]

Just booked our annual holiday - lastminute.com

 

So will be there on the wednesday/thursday if anyone is around. 

 

What days are you going Neil?  sounds like a good excuse for a pint and a natter...

 

Wonder if Andy is going???

[neil 524]

Mark, yeah would love to meet up for a pint & a chin wag .

I will be going on the weds ,probably camping out and going Thursday. Also.

Keep in touch & I will meet up with you and anyone else who fancies a pint.

Hope the weather is gonna be good

[Anglo Traction 1,016]

 

Wonder if Andy is going???

 

I think it depends if he is not too busy and can find someone to look after the Horses (hooved versions).

 

I will be going on the weds ,probably camping out and going Thursday. Also. Keep in touch & I will meet up with you and anyone else who fancies a pint.

Hope the weather is gonna be good

Have a few pints for me Guys

[neil 524]

Take a day off retirement Richard & come for a couple of pints.

[Gazza 8]

It would be great to meet up with u guys for a pint or two. I will be there showing all week

[Gazza 8]

Two for one offer and kids go free at Great dorset steam fair on 31/8/14 in this link on fb https://www.facebook.com/GreatDorsetSteamFair look for the sunday offer tab

[neil 524]

We will be going on the weds & thursday

[meadowfield 1,900]

Will be there Wednesday

[Gazza 8]

TICKETS & CAMPING UPDATE
We are no longer taking prepaid bookings for tickets and camping. There will be limited availability for camping which can be paid for on the day. However we anticipate that these spaces will fill very quickly so please call our show office in advance of arriving for an update on availability.
Show Office: 01258 860361. G.D.S.F

[Charlie Smith 192]

Hoping that it drys out for those of you that are going this year! As of today here's some photos I've seen, very long delays getting onto the site, a call out for all 4x4 and tractor drivers to help out with towing vehicles to there pitches, lots getting stuck and being towed.

These aren't my pictures, they are from GDSF facebook page.

[meadowfield 1,900]

I've been following those pics Charlie, just been through the edge of blandford and the weather is still miserable. It's rained pretty dolid for the last 2 days. Current vote from my family is it's not worth the aggro getting in or getting out!

Will see what the weather does overnight and first thing tomorrow morning... Had my fill of being rained off at shows this year

[Charlie Smith 192]

Let's hope it stops then! Hope the suns out tomorrow! Either way I think it's still going to be a muddy one due to the amount of people walking in the same place and vehicles driving in the same place, just pushes the mud up through the grass/stubble.

[meadowfield 1,900]

It's still rising here, and folks are still posting pics!

[Chris 642]

Glad we are not going to that this year then

 

Its either very wet or very dusty

[meadowfield 1,900]

After this pic last night, we decided against going

[Charlie Smith 192]

Indeed, this picture was posted this morning, as the gates opened, the sky's still looking like more rain... And because of the volume of people it's apparently getting worse by the hour.

[Triumph66 1,256]

I won't be going after all. I get wet and muddy enough at work anyway.

[meadowfield 1,900]

It has continued to drizzle most of the day, the show has advised against push chairs, mobility scooters, etc....