Cheshire Steam Fair
Book Cheshire Steam Fair Earlybird tickets for just £10!
Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th July 2024 - For two days only!
Established for over 30 years, the Cheshire Steam Event is one of the main events held annually in Cheshire. With delicious food and drink, family-friendly activities and steam train experiences, the Cheshire Steam Fair is one of the best days out for families in Warrington!
PLUS: Book your tickets today and save up to 20% on Earlybird tickets!
There's so many things to do at the Cheshire Steam Fair
Following on from previous successful years, the Cheshire Steam Fair is returning to the grounds of Daresbury, with more refreshments, activities and experiences suitable for the whole family!
- Jez Avery's Stunt Show: With exciting new tricks and stunts for 2024! Jez will provide an action-packed show featuring four different types of vehicles!
- Ken Fox Wall of Death: You won't be disappointed when this experienced showman takes to the stage with the incredible Wall of Death.
- Traction Engines: There will be various types of engines on display, some of which were created in the 1800s!
- Tractor Pulling: Pullers drag a metal sled along Daresbury's track as you watch what is regarded as 'the world's most powerful motorsport' live!
- Owl Adventures: See incredible flying shows and static displays featuring majestic birds of prey that will entertain, stimulate and encourage audience participation
- Children's Sand Art Workshops: A fun and exciting activity for children and adults, Sand Art is an experience, not a product - get hands-on with colourful sand and see what you can create
- Fairground Organs: See various mechanical organs, from fairground to circus organs and dance to street organs, all with their own unique features
- Classic Car Display: See vintage and classic cars made from the early 1900s to the 1970s, with Wolseley, Rover, Morris, Jaguar, Austin, Buick, Chevrolet and more parading around the main arena
- Vintage Motorcycles: Enjoy an impressive line-up of veteran, vintage and classic motorcycles made by famous manufacturers BSA, Triumph, Matchless, Honda and more
- Vintage Tractor Display: See magnificent classic and vintage tractors as they take part in a parade around the main arena, and a static display for those who want to get closer
- Stationary Engines: Used to drive immobile machinery such as pumps, generators, mills and more, a variety of engines will be on display - some made as early as 1900!
- Working Displays: See demonstrations using a rack saw bench, drag saw, flour mill and threshing set alongside chainsaw carving - a very delicate and impressive craft!
- Miniature Steam Traction Engines: Various scaled-down models which join the full-sized engines in their arena parades! Some were built from kits, and some were completely created from scratch.
- Vintage Commercials: Ranging from the 1920's to 1980, the display includes lorries, buses and fire engines from a variety of manufacturers such as Dodge, Chevrolet, Bedford, Scammell and more
- Military Vehicle Displays: Exhibits will include Land Rovers, trucks, ambulances, jeeps and occasionally tanks
- Model Boat Pool: Visit the water-based vessels and chat to experts as you navigate your remote-controlled boat around the pool
- Vintage Fairground: Enjoy a visit to the vintage fairground! With rides and activities to suit all ages, it's a must-see for families
- Children's Corner: A fun area designated for children of all ages, including inflatables and bungee trampolines
Demonstrations, food vendors and trade stands at Cheshire Steam Fair
Filled to the brim with things-to-do, Cheshire Steam Fair has the perfect food stalls, trade stands and more to keep you fueled up and entertained between your exciting activities.
- Fine Food Marquee: Filled with a wide selection of local produce for sale
- Licensed Bar: Open for the duration of the event, the bar will double as a music venue, providing live music performances on stage on Friday and Saturday
- Catering Units: Catering units will be onsite selling a variety of hot and cold refreshments
- Trade Stands: Wander around a wide variety of stalls selling clothing, workwear, footwear, furniture, toys and more!
- Autojumble & Antiques: Browse the autojumble and find the missing/spare part you've been searching for!
- Craft Marquee Demonstrations: With a wide range of handmade crafts on sale, get up-close to these carefully-crafted treasures
With so many things to see, do and experience, book Cheshire Steam Fair tickets for one of the best family days out in Warrington - book today and receive up to 20% off tickets!
Cheshire WA4 4AS
How to find us
Address: Daresbury, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 4AS
What3Words: ridge.tells.zebra
- Toilets
- Wheelchair accessible
- Food and drink
- Public transport accessible
- Parking nearby
Yes, the Cheshire Steam Fair is wheelchair accessible. However, the venue is located on Daresbury Showground which is primarily grass, which may cause issues for some wheelchair users.
Yes, there is plenty of food and drink available at the Cheshire Steam Fair.
- A licensed bar will be open for the duration of the event.
- Catering units will be onsite selling a variety of hot and cold food and drinks.
No, the Cheshire Steam Fair is suitable for all-ages, making it a great day out for the whole family.
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