Yorkshire Traction Engine Rally

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Book Yorkshire Traction Engine Rally tickets and enjoy a weekend full of fun at this Yorkshire family festival

  • Where? Scampston Hall in Malton, North Yorkshire
  • When? 31st August - 1st September 2024
  • What? A family-friendly steam engine festival filled with vehicles, engines, rides, live music and activities!

The Yorkshire Traction Engine Rally returns to Scampston Hall once again in 2024! 

See magnificent traction engines from around the UK in action-packed days out in Yorkshire, as well as vintage vehicles, stunt shows, live music, a fairground, food and drink, children's entertainment and so much more!

Taking place for just one weekend this summer, get your tickets today from just £10, plus children under five can visit for free! Book now and have them delivered instantly to you via email and SMS. 

What's on at Yorkshire Traction Engine Rally?

  • Jez Avery's Stunt Show: Featuring wheelies, stoppies, two-wheel driving, drifting, doughnuts, precision driving and much more, this epic stunt show is not to be missed. 
  • Monster Truck Rides: Meet Blade the Monster Truck, a classic car-crushing 1979 Jeep arriving at the fair this year. 
  • Traction Engines: Enjoy a wide range of traction engines on display, with some dating back as far as the 1800s!
  • Tractor Pulling: Get front seats to the sport that has been deemed 'one of the world's most powerful motorsports'!
  • Fairground Organs: See mechanical organs, fairground organs, dance organs and street organs up-close.
  • Scarborough Fair Collection & Stage Show: See a unique collection of exhibits that has become famous throughout the world.
  • Classic Car Display: See vintage and classic cars made from the early 1900s to the 70s and catch the daily parade throughout the arena!
  • Vintage Motorcycles: Witness an impressive line-up of veteran, vintage and classic motorcycles by popular manufacturers BSA, Triumph, Honda and more.
  • Vintage Tractor Display: Secure your spot for the daily tractor parade as you see vintage and classic tractors - ideal for enthusiasts!
  • Stationary Engines: Originally used to drive immobile machinery, now's your chance to see a variety of engines used for pumps, generators, mills and more.
  • Working Displays: See rack saw, drag saw, flour mill and thrashing demonstrations alongside chainsaw carving, where works are created from a single piece of wood!
  • Miniature Steam Traction Engines: Get up-close to an array of engines, some built from scratch and some built from kits.
  • Vintage Commercials: See a range of lorries, buses and fire engines from Dodge, Chevrolet, Bedford and more in this exhibit that ranges from the early 20s to the 80s!
  • Military Vehicle Displays: Featuring Land Rovers, trucks, ambulances, jeeps and occasionally tanks!

Demonstrations, Kids Activities and Live Entertainment at Yorkshire Steam Fair:

  • Vintage Fairground: With rides and activities to suit all ages, the whole family can enjoy some good old-fashioned entertainment!
  • Magic Mike: Witness the 'magic' of Mike as he presents an amazing show featuring magic tricks, ventriloquism, balloon-modelling, juggling and so much more!
  • Owl Adventures: See amazing flying shows and static displays from Owl Adventures, featuring stunning birds of prey in action. 
  • Children's Corner: Treat your little ones to the time of their lives as they tackle inflatables and bungee trampolines.
  • Trade Stands: Wander around a wide variety of traders selling clothes, workwear, footwear, garden furniture, tool stalls, toys, jewellery, food, pet supplies and much more!
  • Autojumble and Antiques Collectables: Browse the autojumble to find a whole host of things you didn't know you wanted or needed - maybe you can find that missing spare part you've searched for!
  • Craft Marquee with Demonstrations: Organised by Dave Harrison of Kingfisher Craft Fairs, browse a wide range of handmade crafts and goods!
  • Licensed Bar & Catering Outlets: Offering hot, cold, soft and alcoholic drinks alongside a variety of hot and cold food to suit the whole family.
  • Fine Food Marquee: Shop for a wide variety of locally-sourced product!
Scampston Hall,
Malton,
North Yorkshire,
GB YO178NG
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How to find us

By car: 

Scampston lies just north of the A64, so is easy to reach if you are driving. Drivers with Sat Navs can find it with the postcode YO17 8NG. You will find the gardens well sign posted from the A64.

  • From Leeds/York/Malton: Follow the A64 toward Scarborough, bypassing Malton. Half a mile after the traffic lights in Rillington take the left turn signed Scampston Only and follow signs to the Walled Garden.
  • From Scarborough: Follow the A64 towards York passing Heslerton and the turning to Yedingham and Snainton. Half a mile after crossing Scampston Bridge (you get a glimpse of the Hall on your right) take the next right signed Scampston Only and follow signs to the Walled Garden.
  • From Hull/Beverley: Follow the B1248 to Malton and join the A64 towards Scarborough. Half a mile after the traffic lights in Rillington take the left turn signed Scampston Only and follow signs to the Walled Garden.
  • From Whitby/Pickering: Follow the A169 to the Malton bypass and join the A64 towards Scarborough. Half a mile after the traffic lights in Rillington take the left turn signed Scampston Only and follow signs to the Walled Garden.

By train: 

There is a regular train service to Malton station. Malton is on the Liverpool – Scarborough line, with a direct train service to Leeds and York.

Alternatively, please see below for scenic cycle routes from Malton station to Scampston, varying in length from 6 miles to 12 miles.

By bus: 

Yorkshire Coastliner bus services 843 and 845 pass within 1km of the gate, exit the bus after the village of Rillington as Scampston Land End. 

  • Free Parking
  • Food and drink
  • Toilets
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Dog-friendly

Yes, Yorkshire Traction Engine Rally 2024 welcomes well-behaved dogs on leads.

Yes, there is free onsite car parking at Yorkshire Steam Rally 2024.

The gate opening times for the Astle Park Steam Rally are: 

  • Saturday: 10am - 5pm
  • Sunday: 10am - 5pm

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