Popular steam rally with more than 1,000 exhibits coming to Sussex

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A popular steam rally will return to West Sussex this summer.

Sussex Steam Rally will take place at Parham Park, Pulborough, on July 12 and 13.

The event will have more than 1,000 exhibits including steam engines, vintage and classic vehicles, and working exhibits.

It has been confirmed that ticket prices will remain the same as 2024, and early bird tickets are now on sale via the Sussex Steam Rally website.

Visitors enjoy vintage parades and fairground fun at annual steam rally (Image: Sussex Steam Rally) Visitors will be able to enjoy the "glorious" Parham Park while viewing the 50 steam engines, including rollers, road locomotives, lorries, showman’s engines, and miniature engines.

There will also be arena events, including a steam parade, vintage vehicle parades, and "a family favourite," The Steam Games.

Over 1,000 classic exhibits draw crowds to West Sussex countryside (Image: Sussex Steam Rally) Visitors will also have a chance to steer a full-size steam engine.

For more information and to buy tickets, visit www.sussexsteamrally.co.uk/tickets

There will also be steam-powered demonstrations of wood sawing and stone crushing.

Historic machinery and local ales highlight this summer’s steam showcase
The fairground will also make a return with vintage rides as well as a craft and refreshments tent with handmade gifts and a local cider and real ale tent.

Anne Whittingstall, of Sussex Steam Shows, said: "We are delighted to be returning to Parham Park for a fourth year.

"We are excited to be hosting a weekend of fun-filled family entertainment at Parham Park."