Dorset Steam Fair

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· Posted: 01.11.2016 · #1

Has anyone ever gone to this http://www.gdsf.co.uk/ if so what did you think, Is it worth the trip? Although at £17 per night plus an extra £13 if you want EHU

it seems like a bit of a rip off. Are food and beverage prices inside the venue inflated as well?

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· Posted: 05.11.2016 · #2

Hello there,

Was at the GDSF last year with the MH, and I would recommend this is the way to go. I have attended before, and used tents, and bed and breakfast accommodation on different years. Not been for a few years, but the show is very BIG, and there is quite a bit of walking if you want to see it all. If you are off site, there is quite a bit of queuing to get in or out of the car-parks, plus if its wet well you know what happens then.

If you book in advance, it can be a lot cheaper, and your right in the middle of the action. As for food and drinks its the usual rip, but when I mention this to stall holders, they quote high rates to get the pitch there. Personally we came back to the MH for our meals, plus a bit of a sit-down, and unload the 'purchases'. The show has night time entertainment, but this finishes at a senseable time, and it is quiet overnight, and well patrolled.

Best of luck if you decide to go, its a great show...

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· Posted: 26.11.2016 · #3

Friends went this year ,I was going with them but missed out .
Senior tickets £15 a day advance booking .
will be having a look next year for long weekend.

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· Posted: 08.12.2016 · #4

It's an amazing show, soooo big, we did 3 days and still didn't get to see all of it. We stayed off site but, never again as traffic in/out is heavy. Next time I'll stay on site and see the bands in the bar tents.

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· Posted: 09.12.2016 · #5

Thanks for the info guys, not sure if I'm going yet but if I do I'll let ye know.

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