Railways
Fairground
- Traditional Steam Fairground
- Bioscope
- Children’s Rides
- Golden Gallopers
- Haunted Cottage
- Steam Chair-o-Planes
Britain’s largest collection of working steam
Situated on the Hampshire and Sussex border, Hollycombe is far more than just a working steam museum, it's a place where the past comes to life. From the atmosphere of our traditional fairground, to riding on our steam railways, or wandering through the woodland gardens, there's something for all ages.
Visit Us
Hollycombe is open from the 14th April, all Easter Weekend, then Sundays and Bank Holidays until 13th October.
Daily openings:
29th May to 2nd June. 30th July to 26th August (closed Mondays in August but open on Bank Holiday Monday 26th).
Open times:
Gates open 1100. Rides from 1230. Last admission 1600.
Well behaved dogs on leads are allowed. Return tickets can be used for all openings. All rides are included in the admission price.
| Adults | £17.00 |
| Seniors | £15.00 |
| Children (3-15) | £14.00 |
| Saver Ticket (2+2) | £55.00 |
| Super Saver Ticket (2+3) | £65.00 |
Saver Ticket (2+2): Admits up to 2 adults or seniors and 2 children
Super Saver Ticket (2+3): Admits up to 2 adults or seniors and 3 children
Disabled & Carer: One carer admitted free per Registered disabled person
Fairground
Ride authentic steam driven Victorian and Edwardian fairground rides including the world’s first white-knuckle ride, the ‘Razzle Dazzle’, or ‘Mr Field’s Steam Circus’.
Steam Railways
Let the train take the strain with a ride to spectacular views on the narrow gauge Quarry Railway or take a trip on our miniature Garden Railway.
Special Events
Your entrance ticket to Hollycombe means you can come back and enjoy all our special events for free!
Woodland Gardens
Explore our listed gardens with walks to the ice house and beautiful romantic views over the South Downs – or relax with a picnic?
Road Steam
From light tractors to heavy haulage, traction engines were a common sight on our roads - check our calendar for dates when you can ride behind these mighty movers!
Estate
Running large estates required varied machinery including waterwheels and steam sawmills - see Holycombe's own waterwheel and beam engine barn close to the Fairground
Latest News
Fairground at Night returns to Hollycombe
Autumn evenings are set to dazzle at Hollycombe Steam in the Country as the popular museum opens its historic steam-powered…
Razzle Dazzle
Sunday 14th April will see Hollycombe re-open for the 2019 season. For those of you familiar with Hollycombe you will know…
Support our restoration projects
Restoring Mr Fields Steam Circus
Help us return Mr Fields Steam Circus to the fairground at Hollycombe. We are looking to restore the worlds oldest mechanically…
Restoring Caledonia
We are aiming to bring Caledonia back to the quarry railway at Hollycombe and we need your help. Made by Andrew Barclay of…