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]]>Allens were originally agents for the major ploughing engine manufacturer John Fowler of Leeds, but later modified Fowler engines and built a few of their own. This engine is the only survivor of the make.
]]>We are really looking forward to having the ride back after 18 months out of service and with luck it will be up and running during June. However, this will depend on a lot of hard work by our engineers and volunteers. Fancy joining us? We always need new volunteers and this could be a great way to start!
]]>'Canterbury Tales Made Modern' is a play that holds an annual 'Chaucer' story telling competition, the wittiest competition ever! Based on the stories of the Pilgrims from Southwark who are on their way to visit the shrine of Thomas A Becket in Canterbury, each tell a tale to entertain the others on their way.
The audience is encouraged to vote on the quality and substance of the stories and after each story is acted out, the audience are asked to vote and choose a winner! Chaucer's timeless stories are paralleled into modern life, with the pilgrims being played by Woodstock hippies, in search of 'enlightenment', horses are exchanged for campervans and romany caravans, medieval robes for flares and rose tinted sunglasses.
Bacchae actors cleverly portray the characters with truth of character and wit as expected with some skullduggery along the way!!!
The Pardoner's Tale - Cunning geezer meets his match!
The Miller's Tale - Philandering Nicholas tries his tricks!
The Nun's Priest's Tale - Fiesty fox meets cheeky chicken!
The Cook's Tale - The revelling thieving Peterkin!
The Wife of Bath's Tale - A deceiving knight tricks an old hag! and more.........................
A production for the whole family to enjoy together; bring your chair and your picnic and be ready to be entertained!!! 'Canterbury Tales will take the form of a competition. Each will tell a tale, and at the end you the audience will be asked to show your appreciation by means of the clapometer.................
Tickets are now available (Adults £10, Concessions £8, Children £5) are available from the Ticketscript website: https://shop.ticketscript.com/channel/web2/start-order/rid/GZ5D4D65/language/en
]]>We are having a new pole manufactured for the ride in LIncolnshire and the assembly is expected to be returned to us during April. If that is the case, the we expect to have the ride up and running during May. Watch this space for morenews!
Sadly we have had to withdraw the Steam Swings due to boiler problems with the engine but we are confident that the job will be completed within the next few weeks.
There is still a lot to see and do at Hollycombe, so do come along and enjoy the heady atmosphere of the steam age at work.
]]>On arrival, you can now park – and go to the toilets – before paying; and once you've paid, all the rides are included.
There has been a modest increase in admission prices this year to cover ever-increasing costs, but the admission still represents great value for money.
We look forward to welcoming you soon.
]]>Gates open at 11am with train rides from noon and the fairground from 1pm.
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Why not come along on a Saturday or Sunday and have a chat; we'll even give you a hot meal on a Sunday for £2.00. Otherwise, email us at info@hollycombe.co.uk.
]]>Meanwhile, a big 'thank you' to all our 2011 visitors and to our volunteers and staff for all their hard work this year. We look forward to seeing you from April next year.
]]>Gates open at 6.30 and the rides will run from 7pm. We hope, if we can, to run some trains as well.
Why not dress up for the evening and add to that spooky, fun feeling?
There is no need to pre-book – just pay on the night – £10 for adults & £8 for children/seniors.
]]>Don't miss the chance to come along and enjoy two more daytime openings on Sundays 9th & 16th October.
If you haven't experienced the steam fair in the dark, you've missed a unique experience! There's nothing like the sounds and smells of a steam-driven fair at night, so come along and experience it before it's too late to do so this year! Once you've paid to come in, all rides are free too!
Saturdays 15th & 22nd October have a ghostly theme with a Halloween flavour. It's nothing serious, just a bit of extra fun!
]]>Held from 17th September to 22nd October, between 7 & 10pm, the steam fair comes alive with all the lights on and the smell, sights and sounds of the steam engines that drive the fair in these dark autumn evenings. This really is a magical experience not to be missed. Additionally, the train crew will endeavour to run the Quarry Railway, again a magical experience in the dark! The cafe will be serving its usual excellent fayre and you can pick up those early Christmas presents in the Gift Shop.
The last two evenings - 15th & 22nd October - are Halloween themed in a light-hearted way, so why not dress up and add to the not-too-scary atmosphere. Don't forget, the emphasis is on fun!
Do come along and enjoy the unique atmosphere of what fairgrounds were like 100 years ago. You won't find it anywhere else!
• Please note: There is no need to purchase tickets in advance; in fact, we do not sell advance tickets, only tickets on the night.
]]>Delivered to the site on Saturday 27th August, the unusual roller has attracted a lot of attention even before the show opened and a lot more during the open days.
Only six of these little rollers survive, of which only around three are in working order including the Hollycombe one.
It is due to return to Hollycombe after the show and will be in steam during the Rally Weekend on 10th & 11th September.
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