Where the magic of steam brings the past to life
Fun for all the family!
Dogs on leads welcome
Situated in the South Downs National Park, Hollycombe is home to Britain's largest collection of working steam
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.
Railway Weekend
05/07/2026
A day dedicated to all things Railways. Intensive timetable of Steam and Diesel on our Narrow-gauge and miniature railways.
All aboard as we celebrate all things locomotives. In addition to the full-sized railway fun we will have visiting railway layouts on display.
We have made the difficult decision to cut Railway Weekend back to one day only, Sunday 5th July due the ongoing fire risk and continued dry weather.
Sincere apologies for any disappointment or inconvenience caused.
FAQs
Q: Are dogs allowed?
A: Absolutely, well behaved dogs on leads are very welcome.
Q: Can we get in before 11.30am to look around the show?
A: The gates will only open at 11.30am and there is nowhere to wait, you will end up in a queue in your car so we recommend planning journey times carefully.
Q: What time do you close?
A: We close at 5pm.
Q: If I buy entry only can I still ride the train?
A: Entry only doesn't include the train but you can buy tokens in the shop for £2.50.
