Welcome to The Great Dorset Steam Fair website!
WE ARE CURRENTLY UPDATING OUR WEB SITE FOR NEXT YEAR'S SHOW
You will be able to purchase tickets and camping on our booking page by early
February.
In the mean time you are able to order the following;
FRIENDS MEMBERSHIP - You are able to join our
Friends's Association or renew your membership, or find out more information
about our Friends Association and the benefits available by clicking the Friends
Membership button in the left hand box.
2009 SHOW DVD - Please click on the Official DVDs
button in the left hand box to order your 2009 DVD or purchase a copy of the
2007 or 2008 show DVD. now.
SHOW PROGRAMME - Did you miss out on obtaining a
2009 Show Programme! If so, you can now order a programme by clicking the
booking button at the top of the page.
'GREAT DORSET STEAM FAIR' 40 NOT OUT! - A
lavishly illustrated book (over 150 colour and black and white photos)
celebrating the 2008 40th anniversary of the Great Dorset Steam Fair from the
very beginnings at 'Steam Parties' in 1968 through to the huge growth of the
event today. This well researched book by Stephen Hubbuck, one of the original
committee members, has dozens of rare photographs from these early days, many in
colour. We also have biographies of people involved in the very beginning and
who were instrmental in the success of the Show. Read about the first steam
parties and steam workings and how these developed into the largest show of its
kind in the world. 80 pages, Paperback 275 x 173mm £10.00 + postage
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. Further directions are superfluous. Just find the
village on the map, head in that direction and follow everyone else!
From 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. 2010 will see the show in its 42nd year.
You can stand amazed at the variety of exhibitions and the sheer scale of the show
means that there is always something new to see. For the first time visitor seeing
the Great Dorset Steam Fair can be quite an awe inspiring and impressive site, a
sea of marquees and attractions that can take your breath for a moment.
The show has something for everyone, whatever your interests! Maybe you are a collector,
a steam fanatic, an exhibitor, a heavy horse fan, an avid camper, a music fan or
just on holiday in the South of England at the end of August/beginning of
September and fancy an excursion
to what is described as the most remarkable show on earth!
Browse through our website and you will find everything you need to know about
the show, whether you have visited it before or if you are a complete beginner.
You can contact us with enquiries by just clicking on the contact button.
You can see all of our features detailed on this site and keep track of days to
go, check trade stand prices, information on exhibiting, see details of tickets
for visitors, advanced booking incentives, camping and entertainments amongst other
valuable information.
Make a note of the dates of next year’s show, they are: Wednesday 1st
September, Thursday 2nd September, Friday 3rd September, Saturday 4th September and Sunday
5th September.
Keep checking this site for all details.
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!
Why not join our new "Friends Association".
E-mail enquiries:
enquiries@gdsf.co.uk
Call: +44 (0)1258 860361
Postal enquiries:
Dairy House Farm, Child Okeford, Blandford, Dorset DT11 8HT, UK