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Elvaston Steam Rally

Supporting Local Charities

4th & 5th July 2026

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Elvaston Steam Rally

Supporting Local Charities

4th & 5th July 2026

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Elvaston Steam Rally

Supporting Local Charities

4th & 5th July 2026

Welcome to
Elvaston Steam Rally

4th & 5th July 2026


Elvaston Steam Rally returns after a two-year break to bring a bigger and better show at a new venue!

Now in the fields opposite the Elvaston showground,
our 2026 rally is on the 4th & 5th of July.

Featuring:
Steam Engines, Tractors, Cars, Motorcycles, Military, Commercial Vehicles, Stock Cars, Stationary Engines, Stalls, Crafts and our very own Family Fun-Fair.

Now open Saturday Evening!

Our family fun-fair is now open on Saturday Evening. (Last entry 8pm)

Between 5pm and 8pm on Saturday, the entry price is reduced to £5 for all classes.

(Accompanied Children are still free!)

Attractions Include

Steam Traction Engines

Classic Cars & Motorcycles

Vintage Commercials

Tractors

Stationary Engines

Fair Organs

Miniature Steam

Model Show

Vintage Caravans

Heritage Stock Cars

Craft Displays and Market Stalls

Children’s Entertainment

Family Fairground

Working demonstrations

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Entry Prices

Adults – £15

OAPs – £12

Saturday Evening (5pm-8pm) – £5

Accompanied Children – Free

Unaccompanied Children – £5

Advanced Tickets – £12

FAQ

  • Children must be aged 16 or under
  • Disabled Concessions – When a disabled person requires a carer to assist them in attending the rally, the carer is given free entry when the disabled person pays the regular price.
  • Advanced Ticket Sales – Advanced tickets are available at the discounted price of £12 from the Corner Cafe on Ilkeston Market Place.
  • We can take Cash and Card for ticket sales at the gate (If using cash, please bring the correct change if possible).
  • Upon entry to the rally, you will be given a wristband, which must be worn at all times. (You’ll need it if you want to return to your car, then come back into the rally).
  • Last new ticket sales on Saturday – 8pm.
  • If you visit the rally on Saturday daytime, you are welcome to stay into the evening for the Saturday night funfair, or alternatively, you can return to the showground before 8pm, as long as your wristband is still intact.
  • Dogs are welcome, as long as they are kept on a lead.
  • Free Parking

Opening Times

Saturday: 9am-5pm

Saturday Evening 5pm-8pm

Sunday 9am-4.30pm

FAMILY FUNFAIR

FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT

OPEN ALL DAY AND SATURDAY EVENING

(Last Entry 8pm on Saturday)

Weekend Camping

Fancy staying with us for the weekend?

Weekend Camping includes entry to the rally on both days and Saturday evening for up to 2 adults and children.

 

Pre-book before 24th June for a reduced rate!

Click here for more information

Free Buses

Elvaston Steam Rally runs a free bus service from Derby City Centre, Heanor and Ilkeston.

Click here for more information

COMPETITION TIME!

Enter to win two free tickets to the 2026 Rally

    Elvaston Castle Steam Rally Ltd – A Company Limited by Guarantee – Registered in England under N° 1808499
    Postal address: Elvaston Steam Rally, C/O Corner Cafe, Market Place, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5QG.
    General enquiries 07480499710 / 07436 211858 – general.enquiries@elvastonsteam.co.uk
    Trade-Catering – 07480499710 – trade-catering@elvastonsteam.co.uk