An opportunity to see 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.
Ticket pricing:
£10 Adults, £5 Children (4-15) on the gate
£8 Adults, £4 Children (4-15) online in advance
Under 4’s – free
What else will to experience over the 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
Tractor Pulling
Traditional working crafts
Fun stuff for the kids include vintage fair rides and swing boats
Hot and Cold Refreshments
Licensed bar (in the marque)
And much more!
Also check out other Kids events & activities in Hitchin.
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