Woolpit Steam

11/01/2026

Frequently asked questions

What is the date of the next Woolpit Steam Rally?
The next Woolpit Rally will be held on Saturday 30th May and Sunday 31st May 2026.

Can I buy tickets in advance?
No, entry is by CASH at the entry gate. We do not have the facilities to process electronic payments.

Do carers receive free entry?
Carers pay for entry. If you are working for an organisation who you can reclaim your entry costs from then a receipt can be supplied on request.

Is the site wheelchair assessable?
There is a parking area for Blue badge holders close to the pay gates. The site is sloping but mobility scooters are able to get about. There are easy access toilets close to the Food court area

I would like to exhibit a vehicle or stationary engine.
Most sections tend to be fully subscribed with returning exhibitors given 1st option. There is a cut-off date of 1965 so we do not accept anything newer than that date. Please submit details of your exhibit to [email protected] together with your full postal address.

I would like to bring a miniature steam engine.
Due to the potential health and safety risks we cannot accept miniature steam engines

Are dogs permitted.
Yes dogs on leads are permitted but the owner is responsible for clearing up any mess. There are plenty of bins on site.

Do you allow public camping?
No, the only camping is for stallholders and exhibitors.

I would like a Traders stall at the rally
Please submit details of what you wish to sell together with your full postal address to [email protected]. The rally have a policy of limiting stalls selling similar items.

If you are a caterer, we are not looking for any catering, ice cream, bar, or stalls selling food products for 2026. If you do decide to submit catering details they will be held on file for another year if there is a vacancy. Caterers please send your details to [email protected] with your full postal details and the type of food or drink you wish to provide.

Suppliers of amusements such as bouncy castles, trampolines etc, please note we do not require any of these activities, any details submitted will be held on file.

31/05/2025

17/05/2025

With just three weeks to go the organisers of Woolpit Steam are pleased to announce that the Burrell scenic road locomotive “Ex Mayor” will be joining us for the first time following a major rebuild to mark its centenary. Another fresh and equally impressive newcomer will be the 1909 Burrell road locomotive belonging to Terry and Val Maynard. This engine is also newly restored having returned to the UK in 1973 following a working life in New Zealand.

In the pre–1930 tractor section we are hoping to have on display a 1919 Saunderson Model G which was supplied new by George Thurlow, Stowmarket to a farmer in Wyverstone, and has not been seen in Suffolk for over thirty years.

For the stationary engine enthusiast the section is likely to number 85 in total with several being over 100 years old. Many will be presented doing what they were originally designed for by driving an array of mills, pumps, dynamos and other machinery. This section includes the Bamford line shafting display where one engine is powering multiple machines for preparing feed for livestock.

The wood sawing display which has examples of steam, tractor and stationary engine driven saws producing planks, posts and fire wood will remind people how things used to be done. Nearby a venerable 1928 Caterpillar crawler will be put to work leveling soil. Anybody who witnessed the earthmoving display last year will know what an amazing sight and sound it is.

A varied display of vintage cars, motorcycles, commercial and military vehicles will complete the display of pre 1965 equipment.

For the bargain hunters looking for a gift or that elusive spare part there are over 40 craft, trade and auto jumble stalls to tempt you. There is also hot and cold food, licensed bar and ice creams.

Mike Rule will be providing his ever popular Steam Gallopers and big wheel. These will be supported by side stalls, Punch & Judy and a full ring programme on both days to keep the family entertained.

Woolpit Steam rally is taking place on 31st May & 1st June at Warren Farm, Wetherden, IP14 3JX, by kind permission of R & P Baker. Gates are open from 09:00 – 17:00 on both days and admission is Adults £8.00 Saturday / £9.00 Sunday, and children £2.00 on either day.(please note we are unable to accept card payments) Car parking is free and the show is easily accessible from Junction 47a on the A14 eastbound, or Junction 49 west bound.

For further information visit our web site

02/03/2025

Please do not accept any Friend Requests purporting to be from Woolpit Steam.
This page, and the group, are the only official Facebook outlets.
The Friend Requests come from a profile that has been set up as a person, possibly well meaning and with the best of intentions, but as they have not contacted the Woolpit Steam committee, they are not affiliated with the rally in any way.

They have also used photos and details taken from the official page without permission.

The profile has been reported to Meta due to impersonating the official Woolpit Steam page

01/06/2024

Good morning from Woolpit Steam 2024 . Ground conditions are currently soft, but manageable. Looks like a good day to be had

22/05/2024

With just a week and a half to go, the organisers of Woolpit Steam are
pleased to announce the return of the 1908 Marshall traction engine
“Old Nick” which is appearing following a lengthy overhaul. Used for
contract thrashing in Oxfordshire until 1940 and then for wood sawing
in Yorkshire, it was acquired by the late Ernie Eagle in 1986, and is
now being shown by his son Andrew.
In the pre–1930 tractor section we are hoping to have on display a
1916 International Mogul tractor which worked in the Saxmundham
area. Slightly newer, but equally uncommon is the 1935 Lanz model L
which was new to a farmer in Wyverstone and should be returning to
the county for the first time in nearly 60 years.
For the stationary engine enthusiast the section is likely to number 75
in total with several being over 100 years old. Many will be presented
doing what they were originally designed for by driving an array of
mills, pumps, dynamos and other machinery. This section includes
the Bamford line shafting display where one engine is powering
multiple machines for preparing feed for livestock.
The wood sawing display which has examples of steam, tractor and
stationary engine driven saws producing planks, posts and fire wood
will remind people how things used to be done. Nearby a large
Caterpillar bulldozer will be demonstrating its power and performance
leveling soil. Anybody who witnessed this last year will know what an
amazing sight and sound it is.
A varied display of vintage cars, motorcycles, commercial and military
vehicles will complete the display of pre-1965 equipment.
For the bargain hunters looking for a gift or that elusive spare part
there are over 40 craft, trade and auto jumble stalls to tempt you.
There is also hot and cold food, licensed bar and ice creams.

Mike Rule will be providing his ever popular Steam Gallopers and big
wheel. These will be supported by side stalls, Punch & Judy and a full
ring programme on both days to keep the family entertained.

Woolpit Steam rally is taking place on 1st & 2nd June at Warren Farm,
Wetherden, IP14 3JX, by kind permission of R & P Baker.

Gates are open from 09:00 – 17:00 on both days.
Admission is Adults £8.00 Saturday / £9.00 Sunday, and children £2.00 on either day.(please note we are unable to accept card payments)

Car parking is free and the show is easily accessible from Junction 47a on the A14
eastbound, or Junction 49 westbound.

For further information visit our web site www.woolpit-steam.org.uk