This year's Barton Under Needwood Steam Rally and Family Festival will take place on 18th and 19th July at Needwood Rise Farm near Barton Under Needwood just a few minutes off the A38 (DE13 8AP) and I have two pairs of tickets to give away to Mellow Mummy readers.
The Barton Under Needwood Steam Rally is free for children under 16 who are accompanied by an adult and this year there are even more family attractions such as fairground rides, face-painting, old-fashioned sweet stalls and a live falconry display. And, of course, the Steam Rally is true to its heritage with a wide range of heritage steam and transport exhibits on show during the weekend.
Once again Barton Under Needwood Steam Rally will welcome a variety of large steam engines and miniature steam, some old favourites and some of which will be visiting the rally for the first time. You may even have the opportunity to try your hand at steering one of these magnificent machines. They have an excellent variety of vintage tractors, classic cars, motorcycles and bicycles of yesteryear. You will also be able to see a fine collection of historic commercial vehicles and stationary engines many of which well be working to illustrate how they were used in days gone by.
This year the family festival will feature some brand new attractions and some of family favourites from past events. The Air Ambulance will be bringing its "pod" on both days so that you can view it and hear about their vital fundraising. On Sunday you can meet a meerkat, Oreo, and his friends.
Due to their popularity the fabulous live falconry display will take place in the main arena on both days. The rope agility course, suitable for all, will be attending for the second year. For the children there are the ever popular miniature steam engine rides and model railway rides.
The rally is pleased to welcome back the Nuneaton Dog Training Club with their displays of dog agility over a specially designed course, bring your dog along for them to have a go. Also returning is the amazing demonstration of chain-saw sculpture. Marvel at the magician, have your face painted, watch the brilliant balloon modelling and laugh at the clown. You can relax with a drink in our fully licensed marquee while enjoying our live bands. Pop into the craft marquee where you will find stalls, exhibitions and working craftspeople. Visit the trade stands for an opportunity to seek out some bargains, collectables and antique tools. Hot and cold foods are available all day.
You can find out more about the Barton Under Needwood Steam Rally and Family Festival at http://www.bartonsteam.co.uk/. The adult admission price to a very reasonable £6 with free parking. Fees are payable for certain other attractions. All profits will be donated to The Midlands Air Ambulance.
Those who enjoy camping or caravanning can stay for the whole weekend at a cost of £25 for up to two adults and their children under 16. Should you wish to camp for just one night the fee is £15. Camping charges include pitch fees and admission to the rally and can be booked online.
To win a pair of entrance tickets to the festival on the 18th or 19th July, all you have to do is to leave me a comment below to let me know - what's your favourite family activity to do in the month of July? The competition will close on the 2nd July.
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