Working Steam Weekend And Agricultural Show

Get set for a wonderful working steam weekend at Stotfold Water Mill.

This Saturday (October 8) and Sunday (October 9) visitors will have an opportunity to sample a Working Steam Weekend And Agricultural Show.

Attendees will sample a unique collection of the steam-driven machines used for ploughing, threshing, and harvesting, that helped revolutionised farming. It was these faster, more efficient methods that meant that bread, the staple of life for most of the population, became more affordable.

Stotfold's working watermill will be operating all weekend demonstrating how locally harvested and threshed grain is ground into Stotfold Mill's quality stone-ground flour which will also be for sale.

Whilst visiting the mill why not stop for an afternoon tea at Randall's tea room? If you are one of the lucky ones you might even get an exclusive spot on the terrace beside the mill stream.

Things that you'll experience this weekend

Steam – lots of it! Engines of all shapes and sizes – demonstrating how they were originally used for farming in the 19th century including:

Threshing Machine

Saw Milling Machinery

Stationary steam powered engines – rock crushing, milling & drilling

Commercial Vehicles

Ploughing using different techniques – heavy horses, steam driven & vintage tractors

Working demonstrations - from steam powered threshing machines & saws

Traditional working crafts

Fun stuff for the kids include vintage fair rides and swing boats

Hot and Cold Refreshments

Licensed bar (in the marque)

Stotfold Water Mill say: "The funds generated are essential to keep Stotfold Mill and its Nature Reserve open for all to enjoy as a visitor attraction, without charge.

"Please help keep our rural heritage alive and come along to our 2022 Working Steam Weekend."

Tickets

£10 Adults, £5 Children (4-15) on the gate

£8 Adults, £4 Children (4-15) online in advance

Under 4's – free