
Bedfordshire’s Premier Country Show


The Bedfordshire Steam & Country Fayre is held in the picturesque setting of Old Warden Park, home of the world famous Shuttleworth Collection housed in its own museum. The much photographed Victorian Country House, built by the Shuttleworth family in the late 1870’s, provides a magnificent backdrop for the event.
Tickets to our show will get you access to the House, Air Museum and Swiss Gardens as well as all the entertainment and hundreds of rare exhibits on show.
Unbeatable Value for Money
Attracting over 15,000 visitors each year, the Bedford Steam Engine Preservation Society aims to give an insight into the country life at the turn of the 20th Century when steam was in its hey day. Many working demonstrations are taking place wherever you may care to roam on the 400 acre site.
For the complete day out visit the beer garden and listen to the bands. Stay into Saturday evening and end your day marvelling at the magnificent line-up of showman’s engines generating the fairground rides and attractions.
We look forward to seeing you during the special weekend.
Come and see how it was done in grandfathers’ day!
2026 EVENT
2026 is a special 70th anniversary year for the Society and
Shuttleworth House is also 150 years old making the 2026 show extra special
Don’t miss out on a great day for the whole family or come and stay in the magnificent stately home parkland in our public camping area and enjoy a weekend of festivities
Vintage cars, lorries, tractors, military, steam engines all moving around the show ground
Multiple arenas with demonstrations, parades and dare devil shows to watch
Kids activities
Bars and Food Court
Birds of Prey and Animal Corner
Plenty of shopping
Dedicated Craft and Specialist Food Marques
Entry to the Grand Stately Home
Air Museum
Swiss Gardens
There’s much more to explore and discover
The Steam Apprentice Club will be in attendance for the full three day event with a dedicated safe space where youngsters can get hands on with real steam engines. Driving them alongside trained and fully insured staff.
Click on the club logo below to learn more
Dont miss the show as the sun sets into the evening
As the sun sets the Vintage Steam Fair comes to life. The bands start to play in the entertainment tents and the Showmans engines line up to generate electricity for the rides and hundreds of coloured lights.
Its an atmosphere you wont want to miss !
How to Find Us
Sat Nav – SG18 9EJ
BY ROAD – Old Warden Park is two miles due west of the A1 where it bypasses Biggleswade, approximately 30 miles from Junction 23 of the M25. Sign posted from all major routes.
BY RAIL – Nearest railway stations are Biggleswade 3 miles + 10 min taxi ride or 45 – 60 min walk, or Bedford Station 9.5 miles + 20 mins taxi ride
Monthly Meetings

Join BSEPS
Are you interested in steam engines and their preservation? Why not join us at BSEPS?
Membership is open to everyone, you don’t have to live in Bedfordshire to join us.
