Event Information:
- Stotfold Watermill
- Sat 10th - Sun 11th October
- 10.30am - 5.00pm
- Discounted advance tickets
Main Event
Working Steam Weekend and Agricultural Show
Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th October 2026
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.
Whilst visiting the mill why not stop for an afternoon tea at Randall’s tea room?
What else will I 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!
The funds generated are essential to keep Stotfold Mill and its Nature Reserve open for all to enjoy as a visitor attraction, without charge. Please help keep our rural heritage alive and come along to our 2026 Working Steam Weekend.
Rock Stock & Basil were formed over 15 years ago, with a love for
Life Lounge are Kelly and Nige, a party duo with a great mix of music from acoustic to party hits. There's something for everyone in our repertoire from the 60's to Disco, the 80's, 90's and beyond.
Stotfold Mill regulars John, Neil and Dan have been entertaining us for over the years as Second Day Soup, The Leftovers and May Contain Nuts. This year they’re back! This time around with Andy on guitar as they pay homage to some blues favourites. Expect a bit of Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac, Cream, Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, ZZ Top and more
One day ticket pricing;
- £12 Adults, Children aged 15 and under free on the gate
- £10 Adults, Children aged 15 and under free in advance
Deadline for ordering advance tickets online (once on sale): 23:59pm on Wednesday 7st October 2026.
