The South West region has a fascinating industrial, mining and railway heritage. From Cornish tin mines to steam railways and many types of museums all set against the stunning scenery of the West Country.
The Steam Heritage Guide includes contact details, opening times and description of preservation and heritage attractions across the South West of England including Bristol, Devon, Dorset, Cornwall, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire.
Crofton Beam Engines
Crofton Pumping Station,
Crofton,
Marlborough,
Wiltshire.
Tel: 01672 870 300.
Static event, 10.30am-3pm.
Lynton & Barnstaple Railway
Woody Bay Station,
Martinhoe Cross,
Parracombe,
Devon.
Tel: 01598 763 487.
Visit website for more details and booking.
Town Centre, Chipping Sodbury, Gloucestershire, .
The streets will be lined with stalls from local charities and organisations and old time amusements, including a Ferris wheel, Helter Skelter and children's…
Lappa Valley Railway
St Newlyn East,
Newquay,
Cornwall.
Tel: 01872 510 317.
Visit website for more details and booking.
South Devon Railway
The Station,
Dart Bridge Road,
Buckfastleigh,
Devon.
Come and see Santa is special, unique Grotto on the train, with singing, magic, festive cheer and a present for all the children. Pre-booking essential,…
Brunel’s ss Great Britain
Great Western Dockyard,
Gas Ferry Road,
Bristol,
Bristol.
Tel: 0117 926 0680.
Step back in time as Brunel’s SS Great Britain is transformed into a Dickensian, winter scene complete with a beautifully decorated dockyard, Victorian…
Helston Railway
Trevarno Farm,
Prospidnick,
Helston,
Cornwall.
Tel: 07901 977 597.
Visit website for more details and booking.
Dean Forest Railway
Norchard Station,
Forest Road,
Lydney,
Gloucestershire.
Sat-Sun & Christmas Eve. Visit website for more details and booking.
Paignton & Dartmouth Steam Railway
Queens Park Station,
Torbay Road,
Paignton,
Devon.
Tel: 01803 555 872.
Visit website for more details and advance booking.
Helicopter Museum
Locking Moor Road,
Weston-super-Mare,
Somerset.
Tel: 01934 635 227.
Come and see Santa arrive by helicopter, then meet him in his special Helicopter Grotto plus festive games, open cockpit, festive fayre. Pre booked Air…
Top of Town Car Park, Dorchester, Dorset, .
The 15th Annual Meet starts 10am.
Buses / Classic Cars / Commercial Vehicles / Military / Miniature Steam / Motorbikes / Stationary Engines / Steam and Vintage Rallies / Tractors
West Somerset Railway
The Railway Station,
Minehead,
Somerset.
Tel: 01643 704 996.
Westonzoyland Pumping Station
Hoopers Lane,
Westonzoyland,
Nr Bridgwater,
Somerset.
Tel: 01278 691 595.
The museum in full steam with over 30 Stationary Steam Engines and Pumps on Display. Come and blow out the festive cobwebs and stand behind the Robey boiler…
Sedgemoor Auction Centre, Junction 24 M5, Bridgwater, Somerset, .
All sorts of classic road vehicles participate in a run around the area. Gates open 0900. Road run from 1130.
Coldharbour Mill
Uffculme,
Cullompton,
Devon.
Tel: 01884 840 960.
The engines run between 11am-3.30pm. 1867 Beam Engine & 1910 Pollit & Wigzell horizontal mill engine in steam from Lancashire boiler. Mill Tours,…
Swindon & Cricklade Railway
Blunsdon Station, Tadpole Lane,
Blunsdon,
Swindon,
Wiltshire.
Tel: 01793 771 615.
Helston Railway
Trevarno Farm,
Prospidnick,
Helston,
Cornwall.
Tel: 07901 977 597.
Edington Village Hall,
,
Somerset,
.
Tel: 01984 640 869.
The model railway exhibition has been a regular feature in our calendar for several decades which features layouts at various scales, Trust information…
Crofton Beam Engines
Crofton Pumping Station,
Crofton,
Marlborough,
Wiltshire.
Tel: 01672 870 300.
Static event, 10.30am-3pm.
Churchdown Community Centre, Parton Road, Churchdown, Gloucestershire, GL3 2JH.
Free entry to one of the biggest model shows in the UK Slide shows, Showmen's transport, sales stands, grand prize raffle, hot & cold refreshments.…
Royal Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6QN.
Special Feature for 2020: Nuffield, Marshall and Leyland Tractors Auction is on Saturday 25th January by HJ Pugh & Co.
Royal Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6QN.
Attracting thousands of classic vehicle enthusiasts on their journey to restoration completion, the halls of the Royal Bath & West Showground are filled…
Common Lane,
Yenston,
Nr Templecombe,
Somerset,
BA8 0NB.
Tel: 07970 113 270.
Sat 10.00 – 17.00, Sun 10.00 – 16.00 The 15th Annual Exhibition always features several interesting layouts from various…
Crofton Beam Engines
Crofton Pumping Station,
Crofton,
Marlborough,
Wiltshire.
Tel: 01672 870 300.
Static event, 10.30am-3pm.
A farmer who uses Shire Horses for work on his farm today.
Episodes 7-12 7: Mechanics and Riveters 8: Pattern Making 9: Engines at Work 10: Chains and Copper 11: The Engineering Workshop 12: A Lifetime’s…
Part two of a look at Victorian steam-powered pumping stations.
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