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Steam At The Fair

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

  • Golden Gallopers
  • Mr Field’s Steam Circus
  • Razzle Dazzle
  • Steam Yacht ‘Neptune’
  • Steam Swings
  • Big Wheel

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I am writing to say thank you on behalf of the residents of Galsworthy Nursing Home for a most enjoyable day we spent with you. Many thanks for all your co-operation and help throughout the day.

Julie Nicholls

Golden Gallopers

Golden Gallopers

The classic fairground ride, our set of Gallopers is a favourite with children and adults alike.

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Mr Field’s Steam Circus

Mr Field’s Steam Circus

Forerunner of the Gallopers, this is the world's oldest surviving mechanically-driven fairground ride.

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Razzle Dazzle

Razzle Dazzle

Regarded as the first 'white knuckle' ride, this is one of the earliest rides to use rotational and tilting motion.

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Steam Yacht ‘Neptune’

Steam Yacht ‘Neptune’

Hold on while you ride this 1911 forerunner of the modern pirate ship.

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Steam Swings

Steam Swings

Pull the rope to swing yourself high on our steam-powered swing boats.

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Big Wheel

Big Wheel

A well known favourite which has spectacular views towards the South Downs on a clear day.

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Children’s Rides

Children’s Rides

Just for the youngsters, we have roundabouts, Chair-o-planes and Austin car rides.

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Steam Chair-o-planes

Steam Chair-o-planes

Flying at the fair with our steam-powered Chair-o-planes.

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Bioscope

Bioscope

Sit back and relax as you enjoy a film taken from our selection of some the earliest programmes in existence.

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Haunted House

Haunted House

A classic Edwardian fairground attraction but look out, what's that hiding in the dark...?

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The Fairground Engines

The Fairground Engines

As with traditional fairgrounds, Hollycombe has Showman's Engines to power the rides

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Latest from the Hollycombe Blog

03/05/13

Miniature Engines come to Hollycombe

The weekend of Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th May sees around 35 miniature traction engines, from 2 inch to 6 inch scale, in steam at Hollycombe for the annual 'Steam in Miniature' weekend. The… read more

03/05/13

Good weather for Bank Holiday Weekend

The weather forecast is good for this weekend, so why not pop along to Hollycombe on Sunday & Monday and enjoy the delights of the steam fair, railways, and more? Come and see old Magic Lantern slides… read more

17/04/13

Classic Cars for Drive it Day

Two classic car clubs have booked to visit Hollycombe on Sunday 21st April for 'Drive it Day', a national day when owners of classic and historic vehicles are encouraged to take them out on the… read more