
14th & 15th August 2021
Astle Park, Chelford, Cheshire, SK11 9AD
INTRODUCTION TO THE EVENT
Since the 1960s the Astle Park Traction Engine Rally has been one of the leading outdoor shows in South Cheshire. Set in magnificent parkland and centrally located this iconic event attracts a large annual following. The spectacular Saturday night firework display is one of the highlights over the weekend.
The event will consist of Steam Engines, Fairground Organs, Classic Cars & Commercials, Vintage Tractors, Classic Motorcycles, Stationary Engines, Trade Stands, Autojumble, Craft & Food Marquee, Fairground, Arena Attractions, Catering & Licensed Bar.


WHAT’S ON

Traction engines are self-propelled steam engines invented in the 1800s for any form of haulage with many being used in agriculture.
On display there will be various types of steam engines; the showman’s road locomotives (designed to provide power and transport for a travelling funfair), rollers, tractors, buses, lorries etc, manufactured by Burrell, Fowler, Foden, Aveling & Porter and many others. Along with the static line-up, the engines also take to the main arena each day to showcase history in all its glory, a fantastic sight to see!

Mechanical organs come in various guises ranging from fairground organs designed for use in travelling fairs and circuses to provide loud music, through to dance organs for ballrooms which are much quieter, and street organs operated by an organ grinder. Please email us closer to the event if you wish to obtain a list of the organs attending.


The Scarborough Fair Collection was started in the 1980s when owner Graham Atkinson purchased his first steam engine and mechanical organ. Few could have ever imagined that this was destined to become the start of a unique collection that would become famous throughout the world. The Scarborough Fair Collection will bring a number of their exhibits, together with their stage show featuring an eclectic group of singers, dancers and entertainers.

A wide variety of produce on sale. Organised by Dave Harrison of Kingfisher Craft Fairs. To book a table please call 07778 473404, email: craftykingfisher@aol.com or visit: www.kingfishercraftfairs.co.uk

Visit the Classic Car Section and see vintage and classic cars made from very early 1900 through to the 1970s, Wolseley, Rover, Morris, Jaguar, Austin, Buick, Chevrolet and many other makes including the very popular and the less well-known. The cars also do a parade around the main arena each day.

An impressive line-up of veteran, vintage and classic motorcycles will be on display made by popular manufacturers BSA, Triumph, Matchless, Honda, Ariel and many others together with the lesser-known makes like Motubi, Rudge and Excelsior amongst others. As well as the static display, the motorcycles take part in a parade in the main arena each day.

Vintage and classic tractors on display from various manufacturers including John Deere, Massey Ferguson, Ford, David Brown, International, Leyland and Allis Chalmers plus others. Together with the static display, the tractors take part in a main arena parade each day giving enthusiasts the opportunity to see them on the move.

Stationary engines are used to drive immobile machinery, such as pumps, generators, mills etc and a variety of these working engines will be on display. Some will have been made as early as 1900.


See demonstrations using a rack saw bench, drag saw, flour mill and threshing set.
Also see the chainsaw carving, as works of art are created from a single piece of wood.

See an array of miniature steam engines – some built from scratch and some built from kits. Various scaled-down models which join the full-sized engines in their arena parades or see them in the static display.

Vintage commercial vehicle display including lorries, buses and fire engines from a variety of manufacturers; Dodge, Chevrolet, Bedford, ERF, Foden, Land Rover, Scammell and many more. Exhibits will range from early 1920s to 1980 and will participate in main arena parades each day.

A wide range of military vehicles will be on display. Exhibits include Land Rovers, trucks, ambulances, jeeps and, on occasions, tanks.

A visit to the vintage fairground is a must for all the family. Rides and activities to suit everyone – some good old-fashioned entertainment.

A display of early Land Rovers from 1948 to 1958. There will be approximately 35 Series 1 Land Rovers on display.


Children’s corner will include some/all of the following attractions: inflatables, go karts and bungee trampolines.
Please contact Outdoor Shows if you require confirmation.

Wander around a wide variety of trade stands from clothing, workwear, footwear, garden furniture, tool stalls, toys, jewellery, fine foods, pet supplies and many more.

Browse the autojumble to find a whole host of things you didn’t know you wanted or needed. Find that missing item or parts/spares that you cannot find anywhere else!
There will also be antique and collectables stalls at the event.

A wide variety of hand made crafts on sale. Organised by Dave Harrison of Kingfisher Craft Fairs. To book a table please call 07778 473404, email: craftykingfisher@aol.com or visit: www.kingfishercraftfairs.co.uk

Mr. Bungle’s Punch & Judy is a fun filled modern version of this much-loved show. Starring all the traditional characters plus a few new ones. A great show for all the family.
Thirty minute shows will take place at: 12:00, 13:30 and 15:00

Runcorn Model Boat Club will provide a display of remote-controlled boats. Come and chat to the experts and have-a-go yourself at navigating a boat around the purpose-built pool – it’s not as easy as it looks. Great fun and a very popular attraction for everyone especially the youngsters.

Experience some of the latest white knuckle rides.

The licensed bar will be open during the event opening times. Additional opening times include Friday evening for traders, exhibitors and onsite campers. Plus Saturday evening when the event is open to the public.
The licensed bar is in a marquee with table/chairs. Live Acts will be on both Friday and Saturday evenings.
Caterers will be onsite selling food and drink to suit all tastes
Timetable subject to ground conditions

Fantastic Firework display at dusk, 9.45pm approximately


Friday 13th August from 8.30pm: Paul Hand – talented signer and guitarist.
Saturday 14th August from 8.30pm: The one and only ‘Dr. Busker’ – Enjoy a ‘Good Old Knees Up’ with this Steam Show Legend.

From 8.30pm: The one and only ‘Dr. Busker’ – Enjoy a ‘Good Old Knees Up’ with this Steam Show Legend.
Available for Tents, Trailer Tents, Caravans and Motorhomes. Camping must be prebooked.
VISITOR INFORMATION
OPENING TIMES
Gates open 10am – 11pm (Saturday)
Gates open 10am – 5pm (Sunday)
FREE CAR PARK
Dogs welcome on a lead
COACH TOUR OPERATORS
Tickets are available to coach tour operators at a 40% DISCOUNTED PRICE on a pre-booked basis. Minimum 16 tickets per booking. Onsite parking is available to coaches that have pre-booked. Up to two drivers per coach will gain free entry to the event.
Download your application form by clicking on the PDF icon
MOBILITY SCOOTER HIRE
Mobility Scooters are available to hire on a daily or weekend hire basis.
For reservations please contact Professional Mobility, Freephone: 0800 6335711 or on mobile (especially on show days) 07989 680034.
Astle Park, Chelford, Cheshire, SK11 9AD
BUY ADMISSION TICKETS

THE NUMBER OF TICKETS AVAILABLE WILL INITIALLY BE LIMITED – BOOK NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT
Under Step 3 of the Covid-19 Roadmap (no earlier than 17th May) outdoor shows will be permitted to take place with a reduced capacity of 4000 per day. Therefore, we are making a reduced number of advance tickets available to comply with this. If the event runs under Step 3 guidance tickets will be limited and may sell out prior to the day of the event, if not some tickets may be available on the day on a first come first served basis. Booking is therefore advisable.
Under Step 4 of the Covid-19 Roadmap (no earlier than 21st June) capacities for outdoor shows may be increased and the legal limits and social contact may be removed. If this Step takes place, we will then be able to offer more tickets for the event to be sold in advance and tickets will be available on the day.
As tickets are currently limited until Step 4 takes place, we recommend the early purchase of advance tickets before the event sells out in line with Step 3. We are of course hopeful that Step 4 takes place and events can run in a similar format to previous years.
Ticket Prices:
Adults £10
Over 65s £8
Under 16s £5
Under 5s FREE
*Family Ticket (2 adults + 2 under 16s) £25
*Family Ticket (2 adults + 3 under 16s) £25
*Please note we have given two options for family tickets to enable us to accurately record numbers to adhere to Step 3 capacity limits.
Please note card facilities are not available on the day.
Covid-19 Booking Guarantee
Our online booking platform is operated by global ticketing company Eventbrite. All sales money is held by Eventbrite in their ticket sales account; Outdoor Shows Ltd does not receive this until after each event has taken place. Therefore, if the event is cancelled due to Covid-19 sales money will be refunded directly from Eventbrite’s ticket sales account.
BUY ADVANCE ADMISSION TICKETS FOR
Astle Park Traction Engine Rally
14th & 15th August 2021
Astle Park, Chelford, Cheshire, SK11 9AD
CARAVAN & CAMPING

CARAVAN, MOTORHOME OR CAMPING
You can pre-book your site for the weekend and full unlimited access to the event for up to 2 adults and 3 under 16s. You can arrive from lunchtime the day before the event and stay until the day after the event finishes.
There is Water, Toilets, Elsan Point and pre-booked electric hook-up on the camping area.
Closing Date for Online Applications: 06/08/2021 or until all camping sites are sold. (Please note there are a limited number of pitches, the event may sell out before this date).
Please note the camping sold out in 2017, 2018 and 2019.
POSTAL APPLICATIONS
Although our online caravan & camping booking system is safe and secure, some people prefer to book by post. If you wish to book via a postal application, please download the form by clicking on the PDF logo below.
Closing Date for Postal Applications: 30/04/2021
Click the icon to download the Caravan & Camping Postal Application Form.
Covid-19 Booking Guarantee
Our online booking platform is operated by global ticketing company Eventbrite. All sales money is held by Eventbrite in their ticket sales account; Outdoor Shows Ltd does not receive this until after each event has taken place. Therefore, if the event is cancelled due to Covid-19 sales money will be refunded directly from Eventbrite’s ticket sales account.
BUY CARAVAN, MOTORHOME & CAMPING FOR
Astle Park Traction Engine Rally
14th & 15th August 2021
Astle Park, Chelford, Cheshire, SK11 9AD
TRADE WITH US

TRADERS
From car dealers to agricultural stands, garden furniture to tool stands, clothing to footwear, there will be a wide variety of trade stands at the event.
All stand space is 12 metres deep. You can camp on your pitch if you wish. Please ensure you book enough space to accommodate your stand, vehicle and any form of accommodation.
The sale of hot food, alcohol to be consumed onsite, sweets and ice cream is not permitted as trading concessions are already in place for this event.
Online Booking Deadline: 01/08/2020
POSTAL APPLICATIONS
Although our online caravan & camping booking system is safe and secure, some people prefer to book by post. If you wish to book via a postal application, please download the form by clicking on the PDF logo below.
Postal Booking Deadline: 23/07/2021
Click the icon to download the Trade Postal Application Form.
Covid-19 Booking Guarantee
Our online booking platform is operated by global ticketing company Eventbrite. All sales money is held by Eventbrite in their ticket sales account; Outdoor Shows Ltd does not receive this until after each event has taken place. Therefore, if the event is cancelled due to Covid-19 sales money will be refunded directly from Eventbrite’s ticket sales account.
BOOK YOUR TRADE STAND FOR
Astle Park Traction Engine Rally
14th & 15th August 2021
Astle Park, Chelford, Cheshire, SK11 9AD
EXHIBIT WITH US

VINTAGE & Classic Car
ENTRY FORM
For an Entry Form contact:
Mr Webster
Tel: 07977 767 731

COMMERCIAL VEHICLE
ENTRY FORM
For an Entry Form contact:
Clive and Lorna Allman
Tel: 07773 948472
or email: L4rna@aol.com

Classic Motorcycle
Entry Form
For an Entry Form contact:
Peter Taylor
Tel: 07919 688257

VINTAGE TRACTOR
ENTRY Form
For an Entry Form contact:
Mr P Bourne
Tel: 07788 801239
or email: fodenforever@gmail.com

STEAM ENGINES
ENTRY Form
For an Entry Form contact:
Adrian Barber
Tel: 07879 485548
or email: astleparkrally@gmail.com

FAIRGROUND ORGANS
ENTRY Form
For an Entry Form contact:
Outdoor Shows Ltd
Tel: 01751 200839
or email: info@outdoorshows.co.uk

MILITARY VEHICLES
ENTRY Form
For an Entry Form contact:
Ian Burman
Tel: 07778 147643
or email: burmanmilitary@aol.com

STATIONARY ENGINES
ENTRY Form
For an Entry Form contact:
Ray Hurdus
Tel: 07802 783869
or email: ray.hurdus@aol.co.uk

MINIATURE STEAM ENGINES
ENTRY FORM

CLASSIC CARAVANS & AWNING DISPLAYS ENTRY FORM
For an Entry Form contact:
Dave Grimes
Tel: 07587 226545
or email: vdub384@gmail.com

SERIES 1 LANDROVER
ENTRY Form
For an Entry Form contact:
Jon Dobson
Tel: 07895 915827
or email: dobson.lathom@talktalk.net