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Steam Swings

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

Magical as ever – 3rd season ticket in a row.

Ward Family, Alton

Our steam swings are controlled by the rider to provide a swing which is anything from gentle to breathtaking.

The ride consists of six boats driven by an overhead line shaft from a 1901 Brown & May portable engine. The riders in each boat pull a rope to control the drive and therefore the height to which their boat swings.

Height restrictions apply. Minimum height: 1.3m (4ft 3in)

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14/05/12

Spring Flowers out at Hollycombe

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14/05/12

Sun shines on Miniature gathering

The sun shone on the weekend of 12th & 13th May – the first time in many weeks! – for the annual 'Steam in Miniature' gathering at Hollycombe. Only open to the public on the Sunday,… read more

09/05/12

Allen ploughing engine repainted

Tuesday 8th May saw the unique 1913-built John Allen & Sons (Oxford) Ltd Ploughing Engine No. 67 emerge from Hollycombe's paint shop for a successful steam test after a complete repaint by Trustee… read more