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  • All the fun of the fair in our traditional steam fairground

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  • The Golden Gallopers at Hollycombe celebrate their centenary in 2012

    The Golden Gallopers at Hollycombe celebrate their centenary in 2012
  • All the sights, sounds and smells of a steam fair are enhanced at night!

    All the sights, sounds and smells of a steam fair are enhanced at night!

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A great family fun day out

Situated on the Hampshire and Sussex border, Hollycombe is far more than just a working steam museum, it's a place where the past comes to life.

From the atmosphere of our traditional fairground, to riding on our steam railways, or wandering through the woodland gardens, there's something for all ages.

Steam At The Fair

Steam At The Fair

Relive the excitement of the original white knuckle rides in our traditional steam-driven fairground

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Steam On The Rails

Steam On The Rails

Feel the power of our steam locos as you travel through woodland on our steam railways

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Steam On The Water

Steam On The Water

Many of the world's greatest ships were powered by massive but quiet steam engines.

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Steam On The Estate

Steam On The Estate

Running large estates required varied machinery including waterwheels and steam sawmills.

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Steam On The Farm

Steam On The Farm

Steam was a major part of farming from running barn machinery to steam ploughing and threshing.

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Steam On The Road

Steam On The Road

Ride behind a traction engine and see our collection of road engines and steam rollers.

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Woodland Gardens

Woodland Gardens

A beautiful place to have a peaceful walk or a picnic.

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Open Days & Times

HOLLYCOMBE IS CLOSED FOR WINTER MAINTENANCE. We reopen on Good Friday, 6th April 2012. We will be open all Easter weekend, then Sundays & Bank Holidays until 7th October.

Daily openings:

  • 3rd to 10th June 2012. Also Wednesdays to Sundays from 1st to 27th August 2012.

Open times:

11am-5pm

Daytime openings: Train rides from 12 noon. Fairground rides from 1.00pm. Last admission 4.00pm.

Latest from the Hollycombe Blog

19/11/11

2012 Special Events announced

An exciting series of special events will be held at Hollycombe in 2012.  New are a Military Vehicle weekend and the first ever Beer Festival to be held at Hollycombe.  All the usual favourites… read more

17/11/11

Volunteers needed!

Heve you ever wondered what goes on at Hollycombe during the winter? Now's your chance as we always need more volunteers to help with the myriad jobs that need doing to get the rides and engines ready… read more

24/10/11

See you next year!

Following a fantastically successful final Fairground at Night on Saturdy 22nd October, when visitors and volunteers alike enjoyed the Halloween theme, Hollycombe closed its doors for 2011 for its winter… read more