Important Safety Notice: NO BBQs and Fires

As we gear up for this year’s Shrewsbury Steam Rally, we are incredibly excited to welcome all of our exhibitors, visitors, and campers. However, the safety of our attendees, our beautiful venue, and the surrounding environment must always be our top priority. Due to the continued heatwaves across the UK and the significantly increased risk … Read more

Saved from the Scrap Yard: The UK’s Only Stork Engine Comes to the Rally!

We are pleased to announce a significant new exhibit for the Oil and Stationary Engine section at this year’s Rally. Visitors will have the opportunity to view a rare piece of Dutch machinery that was secured for preservation just days before it was scheduled to be dismantled for scrap. On November 12th 2025, a monumental … Read more

Generations of Fun: The Historic Showmen of the Rally

Ashley's Golden Gallopers

When you step into the fairground at Onslow Park, you aren’t just experiencing the thrill of the rides — you are stepping into over a century of travelling history. Our traditional fairground is powered by families who have dedicated their lives to preserving these magnificent amusements.

Calling all Photographers!

The County of Salop Steam Engine Society has issued an invitation to people attending this year’s Shrewsbury Steam Rally to bring up to four of their own favourite printed photographs from previous Society rallies to the opening day at Onslow Park, Shrewsbury on Sunday 27th August. Michael Llewellyn, Society Archivist for the rally said: “We … Read more

Debut for vehicles at Shrewsbury Steam Rally’s Working Field

The Working Field

The Golden Age of Victorian Farming proves ever-popular, and pride of place at Shrewsbury Steam Rally is the Working Field. This year will see ‘new’ vehicles making their debut, with everything from heritage tractors, and a Claas Columbus combine harvester to a Simplex 1960’s operational 4 cow field milking bail, complete with cows! Working Field … Read more

Action-packed ‘Tractors with a Twist!’

The Challenger Tractor Pulling Club will once again be putting on an action-packed two days of pulling on the Working Field at Shrewsbury Steam Rally 2022. Kate Seabridge, organiser of this highly popular and exciting attraction said: “If you haven’t seen us before you are in for the thrilling and entertaining experience of vintage tractors … Read more

Rally Debut for BSA L26

Mark Bishop, Motorcycle Section Secretary for the Shrewsbury Steam Rally has announced: At this year’s Rally, we will have this BSA Model L26, 350cc single cylinder side-valve engine motorcycle, built in 1926.  It was a ‘one-family’ owned local bike that has never been restored and was last on the road in 1948! The bike was … Read more