Cumbria Steam Gathering - 29th & 30th July
 

Jane is already up there waiting.

http://www.steamgathering.org.uk/

I was contemplating attending this event, now I know you will be there Brian with Jane, I think we'll finally get the chance to meet. More than likely be Sunday unless I come up on my own whilst my wife is on her spa day on Saturday.

Shame its such a high admission price. I went the other year as a visitor and was shocked. This year its £14 Adult, whereas Welland, which is a hell of a bigger show with probably 3x times the Exhibits is only £12.

That depends on your circumstance Graham. Me going to Cumbria with a wife and 3 high school aged children would cost £28 where as the same family going into Welland would be £54.

You've also got to consider the distance.
From Preston, Welland is 142miles
To Cumbria, 50miles, its a big difference!

That put me off probably attending Cumbria, still contemplating whether to go down to Welland instead.

Hell of a distance but thoroughly enjoyed it last year

If you pay online in advance and print your own ticket off its £12.

Ive been to Cumbria Steam and Welland, and I would definitely rather travel the extra distance to Welland. probably 20 -30 Showmans Engines, rough guess of over 50 full size Traction Engines/ road Loco's and Rollers, Full Size Steam Railways (Standard & Narrow Gauge), Wood sawing, Stone crushing and road making, Steam Navy, Tractor Pulling, Vintage Auction on the Friday, live music stages, Plus this year is the Special Pat Collins re-union. Just hope for some good weather.

82 engines at Welland

Not yet there isnt.... mines still in cheshire!

Waiting for its Chauffeur :D

Will be there on Sunday only as we will be travelling back from Cornwall on Saturday. Hope to see you there.

Spotted Jane and came over when we first arrived but no one was around, the next time a saw you driving up towards the fairground about 2pm ish and didn't see you come back, had you set off back home early?

Paul

Sorry we did not meet, we did come back after getting a bollocking for moving get without an escort. One hi-vis walked us back to our spot at the side of the runway. My wife and I had gone for a wander early doors.

Might be going to Blackpool if it's on your plans to attend.

Cheers

Brian

Didn't consider it to be good value at £14.00. There wasn't enough stuff there to justify the price, take away the Sunday market and you were left with a very mediocre event worth about 8 to 10 pounds entrance fee.