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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 Ploughing and Threshing
  • Steam Farm Engines
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Just a quick note to say thank you for an excellent day on Saturday. I was particularly impressed by the way everyone was so friendly and went out of their way to keep you informed of what would happen next.

Graeme Bristow

Barn Machinery

Barn Machinery

The steam farm building houses a collection of barn machinery driven by a steam engine.

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Steam Ploughing and Threshing

Steam Ploughing and Threshing

On selected special event days you can see steam ploughing and threshing in action.

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Steam Farm Engines

Steam Farm Engines

Farming used many different types of steam engines for ploughing or driving machinery.

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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