2007 saw the launch of our VIP marquee which was a great success. For 2009 we will
again be offering a VIP package for individuals, families, companies or groups
who would like a VIP day out and relax in a fully lined marquee with its own beer
garden situated alongside the main arena.
The entire marquee may be booked (200+ places) or numbers as small as 1 - 2 people.
Your day's entitlement will include:
- Admission to the show and VIP Car Parking
- VIP car pass, admission tickets and guest badges
- Welcome from a Show organiser
- Entry to your exclusive hospitality suite; fully lined marquee, carpeted flooring,
with viewing windows and its own beer Garden.
- Complimentary Show Programme
- Tea and Coffee on arrival
- Buffet luncheon
- Mid afternoon Refreshments
- Dedicated toilet facilities
Enjoy the VIP hospitality suite for the sum of just £60 per head per day (A pay
bar will be operated within the hospitality suite.) You can book on-line or
further enquiries may be made to vip@gdsf.co.uk
or tel 01425 462544 9am - 5.30pm Monday - Friday. (Out of hours please call
07516 791952 or 07738 890523).
This is the ideal opportunity for you, your family/friends or company to have a
VIP day out at one of the UK's most spectacular summer events. The Great Dorset
Steam Fair; widely recognised as The National Heritage Show and the leading event
of its type in the World.
Comments and Testimonials from 2007/2008
"Dear Martin,
Very many thanks indeed for being so kind as to giving us the opportunity of having
a table in your corporate tent. I must say we could not have enjoyed it more. A
lovely marquee and very good views over the arena and a most pleasant and helpful
staff. I think it is a brilliant idea and so pleased that it has taken on so well."
Councillor Lieutenant Colonel Michael Oliver, Chairman North Dorset District Council
"After several years involvement with the New Forest Show, we felt our customers
would enjoy a change and decided to invest in corporate hospitality at the Great
Dorset Steam Fair. Our decision was fully vindicated in what was a unmitigated success.
Customer comments to my colleagues and I were unanimous in their praise. Our customer
base is almost entirely tradesmen, so many of the stands and exhibitors were of
particular interest. The space afforded to visitors is vast and this allowed for
a very leisurely day with interest for all. The catering and hospitality extended
was exceptional and comparable with anything we have received elsewhere and provided
real value for money. If there was anything wrong, it was the fact that we organised
our pick up coaches to collect us too early as a large number of our guests would
have preferred to stay into the evening and enjoy the fun of the fair late into
the night. On behalf of our customers and staff alike many thanks for a most memorable
day."
Mike Heathman, Travis Perkins
"On Saturday 1st September my husband's firm enjoyed a brilliant day at the
Steam Fair using your Corporate Hospitality Suite. The facilities provided were
excellent and well worth the money."
S D Coad Plumbing & Heating, Blandford, Dorset
"The staff and service in the marquee were first class and the food was excellent,
both in the quality and quantity."
Mr & Mrs P Gafney, Sturminster Newton, Dorset