Festival Of Transport is on this weekend

Sunday, 24 August 2025 08:33

Hellingly Festival of Transport is a show run by Eastbourne Historic Vehicle Club on August Bank Holiday weekend at Broad Farm, Hellingly and has been running since 1976.

Dates: Saturday, August 23 to Monday, August 25, 2025.
Time: Gates are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
Location: Broad Farm, Hellingly (BN27 4DS).
Tickets: Advanced tickets are available for purchase online.
Organizer: Eastbourne Historic Vehicle Club Ltd with proceeds going to local causes.

The festival showcases a wide variety of transport through the ages, including:

Vehicles: Classic and commercial cars, buses, and motorbikes.
Steam Engines: Vintage rallies, miniature steam engines, and stationary engines.
Other displays: Military vehicles and tractors.

Family-friendly activities

In addition to the vehicle displays, the festival offers entertainment and attractions for all ages:

Live entertainment: Arena displays showcase different exhibits throughout the day.
Food and drink: A large selection of food stalls and a beer tent featuring local brewers.
Shopping: A market with numerous traders selling everything from crafts to toys.
Children's attractions: A Punch & Judy show, miniature steam train rides, and amusements.

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