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🎉 East Midlands Steam & Country Show 2026 - Rushden


Time: 10:00 - 17:00

🚂 The East Midlands Steam & Country Show 2026 is back and bigger than ever!

🗓 MAY 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 2nd May: 10am - 5pm
▪️Sunday 3rd May: 10am - 5pm
▪️Monday 4th May: 10am - 4pm

Looking for a fantastic family day out over the May Bank Holiday weekend? Head to the East Midlands Steam & Country Show for three packed days of nostalgia, engines, entertainment and plenty to explore for all ages.

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Expect live entertainment, plenty of family-friendly fun, and a real celebration of country show favourites mixed with classic vehicle displays and steam-powered spectacle.

⛺️ CAMPING
We also have public camping available for £25 a night, based on 2 Adults and 2 Children. Camping is avalible from Friday 1st to Tuesday 5th May 2026. (all pitches to be vacated on Monday 5th May) Please click the tent via the event link for  T's & C's and booking forms.

🅿️ PARKING
We have free parking on site and a number of disabled spaces, although these are limited. Just show your blue badge to the parking team and they will direct you.

🎟️ PAY ON THE GATE - CASH OR CARD
▪️ Adults: £10
▪️ Concessions: £6
▪️ Children aged 5–13: £4
▪️ Under 5s: FREE!
▪️ Family ticket (2+2): £25

⚠️ IMPORTANT CONTACT INFO
Please contact the organisers through their main page, as the event page is not actively monitored. If you are contacted by any third party, do not send money and report it to the organisers as soon as possible.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07877 942533
📧 Email: eastmidlandssteam@outlook.com

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