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‘Steam Fairs and Rallies’ Category

The Stroud Vintage Transport & Engine Club, is the organising body behind the Gloucestershire Steam & Vintage Extravaganza.

Strawberries and Steam was started back in 1992 by Colin Hatch and Roy Bridgeman. Unfortunately Roy passed away in 2004. Strawberries and Steam is hosted at Lotmead pick your own farm in Wanborough near Swindon. This event is family oriented with lots to keep the children occupied whilst mum and dad can enjoy the sight and sounds of the array of steam rollers, traction engines and portables.

The Heddington and Stockley Steam Rally has been an annual event for the past 35 years, with a few exceptions. It is one of the biggest steam rallies in the area, attracting exhibitors and visitors from all over the country, who enjoy our friendly and relaxed rally.

Exhibits include vintage traction engines in full steam, miniature steam, stationary engines, tractors, classic cars, motor cycles and bygones. There is also a large display of military and commercial vehicles. A large trade stand section provides a variety of goods.

The Great Dorset Steam Fair is widely recognised as the World’s leading steam and vintage vehicle preservation event and is attended every year by over 200,000 people from the U.K and from all over the World!