8th & 9th July 2023
Daresbury, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 4AS
INTRODUCTION TO THE EVENT
Established for over 30 years the Cheshire Steam Fair is one of the main steam events in Cheshire.
The venue, at Daresbury near Warrington, has excellent road access from the M56 and M6 motorways.
Performing in the main arena will be the West Lancs Dog Display Team. This show features numerous dog breeds showcasing their obedience whilst completing agility courses and obstacles. One of the highlights is the large fire jumps that are sure to amaze and entertain the crowd.
Also performing throughout the weekend will be Ken Fox and his Team in the incredible Wall of Death, if you have not had the chance to see this show before, we highly recommend you check it out… you will not be disappointed!
A full programme of top steam fair attractions including: Steam Engines, Classic Cars, Vintage Tractors, Classic Motorcycles, Fairground Organs, Miniature Steam Engines, Stationary Engines and Vintage Commercials.
The event will also include: Trade Stands, Autojumble, Craft and Fine Food Marquee, Old Time and Modern Funfair, Non-stop Arena Entertainment, Catering & Licensed Bar.
WHAT’S ON
This unique team started in 1992 and is run by its members in their spare time. They have been entertaining crowds at prestigious events around the country ever since with their antics, showcasing amazing levels of skill. The team is a mix of adults, children and a diverse group of dogs who are all family pets.
Watch as their spectacular display, conducted to music, portrays the skill involved as a dog tackles a gun-wielding mugger, witness others jumping through burning hoops and tackling difficult obstacle courses and, of course, all the other tricks on show to enjoy. This group of people and their pets are all united through their passion for training and this is certainly clear to see at displays like this.
The Wall of Death has been synonymous with speed and danger since it’s conception back in the early part of the 20th century. The Original Wall of Death harks back to those early days, with the Wall being constructed in 1929, and the bikes, Indian Scouts, made in 1928. Established by Eddie Monte on the Pat Collins fairs in the 1930’s, the Original Wall of Death is now owned and run by Ken Fox.
All those who see the show will remember it for the rest of their life. The noise, the speed, the smell, the proximity of the bikes ridden to the top of the wall, barely 6 inches from the audience – an experience never to be forgotten.
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!
See amazing flying shows and static displays from Owl Adventures, featuring majestic birds of prey that will entertain and stimulate, while at the same time encouraging audience participation.
The performance is unique and packed with expertise, showmanship and laughter to create an unmissable show.
Also visit the Jungle Animal Encounter to see exotic creatures and hold creepy millipedes and scaly lizards amongst other jungle critters! There will be two presentations each day.
Sand Art is an experience, rather than just a product. We provide a fun and exciting way to entertain both children and adults. With our SandArtNW activity stations, children get hands on to create amazing pictures with brightly coloured sand. We then put the finished picture in a sleeve and the participant can take it home with them.
SandArtNW picture workshops are entertaining, educational, and inspiring whilst they encourage creativity, imagination, concentration, artistic abilities and also help to develop fine motor skills. SandArtNW picture workshops are fully inclusive and are especially suitable for children with disabilities and special needs to enjoy an activity alongside everyone else.
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.
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.
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 any 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: https://craftykingfisher.wixsite.com/website
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: https://craftykingfisher.wixsite.com/website
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.
The licensed bar will be open for the duration of the event, plus additional times on Friday and Saturday night for traders, exhibitors and onsite campers.
The licensed bar is in a large marquee overlooking the arena with ample seating and tables and there will be live music performances on stage on Friday and Saturday night.
Catering units will be onsite selling a good variety of hot and cold food and drinks to suit all the family.
Timetable subject to ground conditions
Friday 7th July
Marina Mae
Sets: 8.00pm – 9.00pm, then 9.30pm – 10.30pm, then 11.00pm – 11.45pm
Saturday 8th July
Unlucky Strike
Sets: 8.00pm – 9.00pm, then 9.30pm – 10.30pm, then 11.00pm – 11.45pm
Available for Tents, Trailer Tents, Caravans and Motorhomes. Camping must be prebooked.
VISITOR INFORMATION
OPENING TIMES
Gates open 10am – 5pm (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
BUY ADMISSION TICKETS
ADMISSION TICKETS ADVANCE
Early Bird Ticket Prices (available until 10 days prior to the event):
Adults £10
Over 65s £8
Under 16s £5
Under 5s FREE
Family Ticket (2 adults + 3 under 16s) £25
Ticket Prices (available from 10 days prior to the event and on the day):
Adults £12
Over 65s £10
Under 16s £6
Under 5s FREE
Family Ticket (2 adults + 3 under 16s) £30
Please note at some of our shows tickets are checked and/or sold when you arrive at the venue whilst still in your car (prior to parking). Therefore can you either have your tickets or payment method ready when you arrive at the venue.
BUY ADVANCE ADMISSION TICKETS FOR
Cheshire Steam Fair
8th & 9th July 2023
Daresbury, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 4AS
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, and Elsan Point on the camping area.
Closing Date for Online Applications: 30/06/2023 or until all camping sites are sold.
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: 28/04/2023
Click the icon to download the Caravan & Camping Postal Application Form.
BOOK CARAVAN, MOTORHOME OR CAMPING FOR
Cheshire Steam Fair
8th & 9th July 2023
Daresbury, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 4AS
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: 30/06/2023
POSTAL APPLICATIONS
Although our online trade 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: 28/06/2023
Click the icon to download the Trade Postal Application Form.
BOOK YOUR TRADE STAND FOR
Cheshire Steam Fair
8th & 9th July 2023
Daresbury, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 4AS
EXHIBIT WITH US
VINTAGE & Classic Car
ENTRY FORM
For an Entry Form contact:
Lydia Wisuasti
Tel: 07398 068999
classiccaroutdoorshow89@gmail.com
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
