Now in its 41st year, the Great Dorset Steam Fair is generally recognized as the premier event of its kind, not only in Britain, but probably throughout the world.
Steam engines are displayed in their working environment, with demonstrations of heavy haulage, steam ploughing, and the colourful spectacle of the old time fairground. Shire horses at work, vintage vehicle displays and craft tents all add to the interest of this massive show, staged on a 600 acre site near Blandford Forum. We arrive at the show in appropriate style aboard one of our vintage motor coaches.

ITINERARY
Friday) Our vintage coach departs from Brockenhurst railway station, convenient for train connections from London and the north of England. We journey through the New Forest, stopping at Ringwood to enjoy a short tour by preserved horse drawn omnibus, to our hotel at Longham.

Saturday) After breakfast we depart for a full day at the show, returning at about 10pm, to allow you to sample the fairground at night.
Sunday) One day is not long enough, so back to Tarrant Hinton, but with an earlier return today.
Monday) We visit the Swanage Railway for more steam, before returning to Brockenhurst for homeward bound trains.

OUR HOTEL
We will be based at the Bridge House Hotel, Longham. Tour price is £395 per person to include vintage coach travel with the group, and admissions to the show plus Swanage Railway, three nights hotel accommodation sharing twin / double room on a bed and breakfast basis, plus two nights dinner. Dinner not included on Saturday because we shall remain at the showground into the evening.

The tour is limited to 24 group members. Deposit £50 per person to confirm booking.