SPECIAL
EVENTS 2009
All events are held at Havenstreet Station.
Tickets for many
of our special events, including the Island Steam Show,
may be purchased online from (a service charge applies)
PLEASE NOTE THAT WHERE SPECIAL FARES/PRICES APPLY
DURING SPECIAL EVENTS, WE CANNOT ACCEPT ANY DISCOUNT VOUCHERS OR TOKENS. Downloadable Timetable Brochure available Here
, Special Events Brochure available Here
THE 1940s EXPERIENCE 4th & 5th July Silk stockings and liberated
ladies!... inspired music and dance... Men in uniforms and spivs with goods
to sell. Relive the 1940s, travel by steam train and discover what life
was like with rationing, air raids and the Home Guard... Meet the family
in their 1940s home, admire the fashions, music and dance of the era and
see the 'French Resistance' as they take over Wootton Station! Experience the exciting and most dangerous 1940s! Tickets, which includes steam train ride - Adults £10.50, Children
£6, Family £28
Downloadable leaftlet available Here FOLKSTATION 11th & 12th July Music, song, dance and
steam... FolkStation offers two days of timeless folk, blues and folk-rock
set within the perfect arena of Havenstreet Station. Come along each day
or book a pitch for your tent and stay all weekend to make sure you don't
miss out on any of the fun. To complement your visit there will be a full
service of steam trains throughout the weekend, plus Real Ale Bar and a
wide range of food and refreshments. Tickets - Day Festival only: Adults £5, Children £2.50, Family £12.50.
Day Festival and Steam Train: Adults £12, Children £6, Family £30. For more details and to buy tickets visit the Folk
Station Web Site or call 01983 882204. THE ISLAND
MOTOR SHOW (In conjunction with IW Motor Traders) 18th & 19th July
The perfect opportunity to see all the latest models from all the major
manufacturers on display in one place! Take time out to browse around the
cars on show, chat to the local motor dealers, and settle back for a relaxing
steam train ride while you decide which new car to buy!! Tickets - Free Admission. Steam Train fares: Adults £9, Children
£4.50, Family £22.50 (2 Adults & 2 Children). DAY OUT WITH
THOMAS 24th - 28th July Peep! Peep! Thomas the Tank Engine rolls into Havenstreet Station for
five fun-filled days.
Children, parents, and grandparents are invited to enter the magical world
of Thomas & Friends at The Isle of Wight Steam Railway!
Take a ride behind a steam train, meet 'Sir Topham Hatt' and Mrs Kyndley,
and enjoy a host of fun-filled activities with Thomas, the 'Troublesome
Trucks,' Mavis the diesel engine and Trevor the traction engine, Take part
in a treasure hunt and enjoy Punch & Judy and Magic shows, and the children
can let off steam on the bouncy castles and take a ride on a bumpy bus!
To complete your great day out there's picnic areas and plenty of food and
drink! A Day Out With Thomas ... This really is a packed day out for all the
family! Tickets - Booked in Advance: Adults £13, Children (from age 2) £10,
Family £36. Tickets on the day: Adults £14, Children £11, and Family £40
VICTORIAN WEEKEND 8th - 9th August
Rediscover a forgotten world with ladies in bustle gowns, Victorian maids,
pearly kings and even Sherlock Holmes; plus Punch and Judy, and Victorian
stalls offering a wealth of treasures ... And performing in authentic Victorian
costume, Fiona Harrison will take you down 'memory lane' with nostalgic
music from the era. A living, breathing historical experience … Tickets - which includes Steam Train rides - Adults £10, Children
£5 JAGUAR CAR
RALLY 16th August
Jaguar - An iconic brand!
See superb examples of this British motoring marque from the past 40 years
all on display in one place! A must for all car enthusiasts! Admission to Rally £3. Steam Train fares: Adults £9, Children £4.50,
Family £22.50 (2 Adults & 2 Children). THE 35th ISLAND
STEAM SHOW 28th - 31st August 'Expect the Unexpected' at our action-packed show and
great family day out!
There's bundles of fun with Bob Hogg and his sheepdogs as they herd geese,
ducks and even Paxo the Chicken! ...
Cheer as the Medieval Knights of the Crusade prove that the age of Chivalry
is far from over - And boo at the villainous Black Knight!
Climb aboard the traditional fairground rides ... And marvel at the beautifully
maintained traction engines, vintage cars, motorcycles and old wagons.
With steam train rides, stalls, country crafts, refreshments, and even a
Red Indian encampment, the Island Steam Show will make your August Bank
Holiday a weekend to remember!
"We would like to say a big thank-you to all involved for making our
family day out so brilliant" Tickets for Show Only: Adults £8.50, Children £4, Family £21 (2 Adults
& 2 Children). Tickets for Show and Steam Trains: Adults £13, Children £7, Family
£35 (2 Adults & 2 Children) MORRIS MINOR
RALLY 6th September
The first car to sell a million! The 'Moggy Minor' is fondly remembered
and is still a much-loved car.
See a host of these old classics at the annual Morris Minor Rally at Havenstreet
Station. Tickets - Free Admission. Steam Train fares: Adults £9, Children
£4.50, Family £22.50 (2 Adults & 2 Children). MODEL RAILWAY
EXHIBITION 12th & 13th September
A steam train here, a diesel there, and a mainline express charging through
the station! The excitement and the charm of railways in miniature for all
to see ... and then a chance to ride on the real thing!! Tickets - Free Admission. Steam Train fares: Adults £9, Children
£4.50, Family £22.50 (2 Adults & 2 Children). WINE FESTIVAL 26th & 27th September
Whether you have a 'nose' for fine wines or just enjoy quaffing a favoured
tipple, our wine festival will be a treat for your olfactory receptors and
taste-buds!
Now established as an annual event, our Wine Festival offers a selection
of wines from around the World to taste and purchase; plus there's a selection
from closer to home, including the Isle of Wight Tickets - Free Admission, but Wine-Tasting tickets available on the
day. Steam Train fares: Adults £9, Children £4.50, Family £22.50 (2 Adults
& 2 Children). WIZARD WEEK October Half Term Sunday - Friday 25th-30th It may spooky ... It might be scary ... But you'll have
a Wizard time!
Marvel at the magic shows, explore the enchanting Woodland Walk, enjoy a
warm and relaxing steam train ride ...
But are you brave enough to meet the bats?!
Dress-up as wizards, witches and other spooky characters - there's prizes
each day for the best costumes - and enter our Halloween colouring competition.
It's Halloween fun for all the family during Autumn Half-term week. Tickets - Free Admission. Steam Train fares: Adults £9, Children
£4.50, Family £22.50 (2 Adults & 2 Children). SANTA SPECIALS 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd & 24th
December. "The children and my husband and I had a fabulous
time ... in fact the whole experience was superb!"
A visit to Santa at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway is a very special
day out for all the family. Stroll through our stunning Winter Wonderland
before meeting Santa in his grotto where a quality gift awaits every child.
Take a relaxing ride on our steam trains, and enjoy a wealth of free entertainment.
Plus there's seasonal fayre in our station buffet and restaurant and a shop
packed with Christmas gift ideas!
"We all had a great time and we certainly felt the whole day was good
value for money". Tickets - 5th, 6th, 12th, and 13th December - Adults £13, Children
£9, Infants (under 5) £7
19th -24th December - Adults £15, Children £11, Infants (under 5) £9 MINCE PIE SPECIALS 26th, 27th & 28th December
After the indulgence of Christmas Day, settle back in our warm and comfortable
Victorian and Edwardian carriages to enjoy a steam train journey through
the Island's unspoilt winter landscape ... And there's seasonal refreshments
for every adult and child! Tickets - Adults £10, Children £5 HANGOVER SPECIALS
1st January 2010 Shake off the exuberance of the night before and welcome 2010 with a
ride aboard our vintage steam trains ... A New Year treat for all the family!
(The IW Steam Railway is one of the few places open on New Year's Day!) Tickets - Adults £10, Children £5
CHILDREN'S
BIRTHDAY PARTIES Make it a party to remember !
Children aged 5-12 years.
Downloadable Children's Parties Leaflet Available HERE
We
are Only 45 minutes from Portsmouth Harbour!
For Mainland visitors, travelling to us from Portsmouth
Harbour could not be easier! The short crossing by WIGHTlink high speed
catamaran to Ryde Pier Head and the Island Line electric train journey to Smallbrook
Junction, the cross-platform interchange station with the Isle of Wight Steam
Railway, only takes about 45 minutes! For more information on how to find us
click HERE.
Available for many events, money saving pre-booked through
tickets from Portsmouth Harbour (available from us) include the ferry, electric
train, unlimited travel by Isle of Wight Steam Railway trains and admission to
the event.
All events are subject to final confirmation.
For detailed information of the Isle
of Wight Steam Railways Special Events E Mail havenstreet@iwsteamrailway.co.uk
or telephone 01983 885923
(a service charge applies)