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.
West Somerset Railway
The Railway Station,
Minehead,
Somerset,
.
Tel: 01643 704 996.
A thrashtastic day, for heritage Diesel enthusiasts.
Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway
The Railway Station,
Toddington,
Gloucestershire,
.
Tel: 01242 621 405.
Raise a glass to real ale brewers from all over the country. Normal ticket prices for those wishing to travel, but for those planning just to sample the…
Bath & West Showground,
Shepton Mallet,
Somerset,
BA4 6QN.
Tel: 0117 907 1000.
Tewkesbury Rugby Club Ground,
Ganders Lane,
Tewkesbury (M5 J9),
Gloucestershire,
GL20 5PG.
Tel: 01452 617 057.
We understand the event has been cancelled due to vandalism on the field. 80 plus engines up to half size in steam. Arena events, road runs, model…
Commercial Vehicles / Miniature Steam / Models / Steam and Vintage Rallies
Swindon & Cricklade Railway
Blunsdon Station, Tadpole Lane,
Blunsdon,
Swindon,
Wiltshire,
.
Tel: 01793 771 615.
An intensive weekend of mixed Steam & Diesel haulage.
The Seafront, Beach Lawns, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1AL.
The free event is a mix of spectacular aerobatic displays and armed forces celebrations to entertain the whole family.
Towan, St Merryn, Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 8SG.
West Somerset Railway
The Railway Station,
Minehead,
Somerset,
.
Tel: 01643 704 996.
A more intensive timetable with Diesel and Steam Locomotives.
The Tank Museum,
Bovington,
Wareham,
Dorset,
BH20 6JG.
Tel: 01929 405 096.
Bringing the story of tanks, tank crew and soldiers to life... The world's biggest and best live display of historic armour, living history, and much…
Pecorama,
Underleys,
Beer,
Devon,
EX12 3NA.
Tel: 01297 21542.
To celebrate the engine's 40th birthday this year the event will include visiting members of the Thomas II class running an intensive service over…
Morwellham Quay,
Morwellham,
Tavistock,
Devon,
PL19 8JL.
Tel: 01822 832 766.
Crofton Beam Engines
Crofton Pumping Station,
Crofton,
Marlborough,
Wiltshire,
.
Tel: 01672 870 300.
This year Crofton Beam Engines is hosting a Festival of Motorcycling alongside its steaming of the historic beam engines, and have partnered with the Atwell-Wilson…
Green Lane, Off A389, Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 8RL.
One of Cornwall's Best Family days out. Fun Packed event including…… Old Vintage vehicles and Steam Engines, Stationary Engines, Bikes,…
Classic Cars / Commercial Vehicles / Country Fayre / Models / Motorbikes / Stationary Engines / Steam and Vintage Rallies / Tractors
Moor Farm, Knights in the Bottom,
Chickerell,
Weymouth,
Dorset,
DT3 4EA.
Tel: 01305 815 793.
Traditional steam rally, fun for all the family.
South Devon Railway
The Station,
Dart Bridge Road,
Buckfastleigh,
Devon,
.
Military vehicles, live 1940s music, vintage vehicles and steam trains. This event is a firm favourite and a day out to remember. Come in 1940s clothing…
Bugatti Trust Museum
Prescott Hill,
Gotherington,
Cheltenham,
Gloucestershire,
.
Tel: 01242 677 201.
Next to The Ivy Inn,
Heddington,
Nr Calne,
Wiltshire,
SN11 0PL.
Tel: 07493 171 247 .
Wide range of attractions and arena events Steam engines, cars, tractors, bikes, commercials, craft, trade stands, tractor pullers, ferret racing, lawnmower…
Classic Cars / Commercial Vehicles / Heavy Horses / Miniature Steam / Motorbikes / Stationary Engines / Steam and Vintage Rallies / Tractors
Westonzoyland Pumping Station
Hoopers Lane,
Westonzoyland,
Nr Bridgwater,
Somerset,
.
Tel: 01278 691595.
Small tearoom and bookshop; free parking. 11am to 4pm. Kids go Free
RNAS Yeovilton,
Ilchester,
Somerset,
BA22 8HT.
Tel: 0330 100 3654.
The Royal Navy International Air Day will take place on Saturday 13 July at the Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton in Somerset, to showcase the Fleet Air…
The Elisha Field,
Drove Lane,
Market Lavington,
Wiltshire,
SN10 4NT.
Tel: 07515 731 700.
This popular family event is held on the 2nd weekend in July each year. It has displays of traction engines, stationary engines, miniature steam engines,…
Classic Cars / Commercial Vehicles / Military / Miniature Steam / Motorbikes / Stationary Engines / Steam and Vintage Rallies / Tractors
Pawlett Road,
West Huntspill,
Highbridge,
Somerset,
TA9 3RH.
Tel: 01823 443 788.
A display of vintage vehicles & machinery plus a working section, craft/model, trade stands, entertainment, refreshments, something for all the family.
Pilford Heath Farm, Uddens Drive, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7BD.
Steam and vehicle show with various selections of exhibits and arena displays each day.
Autojumble / Buses / Classic Cars / Commercial Vehicles / Fire Appliances / Heavy Horses / Military / Miniature Steam / Models / Motorbikes / Organs / Stationary Engines / Steam and Vintage Rallies / Tractors
Powderham Castle,
Kenton,
Nr Exeter,
Devon,
EX6 8JQ.
Tel: 01626 778 960.
Buses / Classic Cars / Commercial Vehicles / Military / Steam and Vintage Rallies / Tractors
Royal Cornwall Showground, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 7JE.
Classic Cars / Commercial Vehicles / Miniature Steam / Motorbikes / Stationary Engines / Steam and Vintage Rallies