June 23rd-24th 2012

10.00am to 5.00pm Both Days

Adults £5.00 Children Free

Lotmead Soft Fruit Farm, lower Wanborough, Swindon

 

Strawberries and Steam was started back in 1992 by Colin Hatch and Roy Bridgeman. Unfortunately Roy passed away in 2004.  Strawberries and Steam is hosted at Lotmead pick your own farm in Wanborough near Swindon. This event is family oriented with lots to keep the children occupied whilst mum and dad can enjoy the sight and sounds of the array of steam rollers, traction engines and portables.

 

This event attracts a lot of exhibitors including vintage and veteran motorcycles and vehicles including cars and commercial vehicles as well as a large selection of static engine

Lotmead PYO was Started in 1985, and  are Swindon's only PYO growing table top strawberries. The table top layout means there is no bending and brings the pleasure of fruit picking. Lotmead also have Raspberries, Red and Black Currants and a wide range of vegetables including Asparagus (supplied ready picked).

Colin Hatch Organiser of the show, talking to elder statesman of the steam movement Joe Powell.