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Leiston Town

Leiston Town is a showman's conversion, now used to generate electricity for the juvenile rides.

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

Leiston Town is located in the Bioscope where she generates electricity for the juvenile rides. The engine is a Garrett type 4CD tractor, No. 33348 of 1918.

She was used by the famous Belfast shipbuilders Harkness for hauling ships from basin to basin before being brought to Hollycombe in 1966 in a derelict state. She was soon restored, being given a dynamo and showman's fittings.

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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