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Bedfordshire Steam & Country Fayre - Old Warden Park


Time: 09:00 - 17:00

🚂 The Bedfordshire Steam & Country Fayre returns to the beautiful Old Warden Park for a brilliant family day out in one of Bedfordshire’s most iconic settings.

Set against the backdrop of the Victorian Shuttleworth House, this much-loved event brings the sights, sounds and atmosphere of country life at the turn of the 20th century back to life.

Organised by the Bedford Steam Engine Preservation Society and attracting more than 15,000 visitors each year, it’s a fantastic chance to see steam in its heyday across the stunning 400-acre estate.

🌟 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ Working steam demonstrations across the site
✨️ Vintage cars, lorries, tractors and military vehicles
✨️ Multiple arenas with parades, displays and daredevil shows
✨️ Kids’ activities and hands-on steam fun
✨️ Birds of prey and animal corner
✨️ Bars, beer garden and food court
✨️ Craft and specialist food marquees
✨️ Evening atmosphere with fairground lights and showman’s engines

🏛 INCLUDED WITH YOUR TICKET
Admission includes access to Shuttleworth House, the Air Museum / Aircraft Collection and the Swiss Gardens, making this superb value for a full day out.

🔥 EXTRA SPECIAL IN 2026
This year marks the Society’s 70th anniversary, while Shuttleworth House celebrates 150 years, so 2026 promises to be an especially memorable Fayre.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 FAMILY FUN
The Steam Apprentice Club will be attending across the weekend, giving youngsters the chance to get hands-on with real steam engines alongside trained and fully insured staff.

🌙 DON’T MISS THE EVENING ATMOSPHERE
As the sun sets, the vintage steam fair comes to life with bands in the entertainment tents, glowing fairground lights and a magnificent line-up of showman’s engines powering the rides. It’s an atmosphere you won’t want to miss.

🐶 DOGS
Dogs are welcome on leads, although some restrictions apply due to livestock and site safety.

🎟 TICKET PRICES:
Friday (18 Sept)
▪️Adult: £17.84
▪️Child (Under 16): Free 
Saturday (19 Sept)
▪️Adult: £20.99
▪️Child (Under 16): Free
Sunday (20 Sept)
▪️Adult: £20.99
▪️Child (Under 16): Free 

Priority Parking: £5.25 

🏕 CAMPING
Camping is also available in the heart of the parkland, with hot showers and toilet blocks on site. Show tickets are sold separately from camping bookings.

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