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Where the magic of steam brings the past to life
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Situated in the South Downs National Park, Hollycombe is home to Britain's largest collection of working steam
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Hollycombe is one of Britain’s largest collections of steam offering visitors a nostalgic look at how the Victorians and Edwardians used steam as an instrument of work and play, and featuring a number of popular fairground sideshows of the period.
With steam-driven rides such as the Golden Gallopers, Steam Swingboats and Steam Chair-o-Planes, a trip to Hollycombe offers visitors both nostalgia and a frisson of excitement!
After enjoying the rides visitors can sit back and relax in the Bioscope – a pre-cursor to the modern cinema, typical of the travelling shows which first brought film to the public – or reflect on themselves with a walk through an original Hall of Mirrors.
The fun doesn’t end there as we invite you to sit back and enjoy a ride on a steam-train on one of our railways. The Narrow-Gauge Railway takes in breath-taking views over the South Downs, or ride our Garden Railway that is nestled between the Fairground and the Woodland Gardens.
Model Weekend
06/07/2024 - 07/07/2024
Marvel at the wonder of fairground models, miniature steam and model railway layouts
See Hollycombe in all its full-scale glory with a backdrop of miniature
working models and exhibitions for you to get up-close to.
Marvel at steam in miniature with over 25 model traction engines
and Showman’s engines merrily chuffing around the site. Explore the
model fairground displays with everything from Edwardian Gallopers
to modern Waltzers. Visiting exhibitors will also be on-hand to talk to
you about their models and the mechanics behind them.
Mesmerising traditional model railway layouts, including the mustsee “BrokeBrick Mountain” layout.
Model boat displays and a boating pool with ‘Have a Go’ boats.
Radio controlled racing cars.
Exciting tank displays and military vehicles, including a French village D-Day landings tank battle with pyrotechnics.