Somerset Traction
Engine Club

Welcome to the Somerset Traction Engine Club, and the Somerset Steam & Country Show.

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Our beginnings can be traced back to 1955 when a steam party took place near Bridgwater.

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Traction Engine Rallies as we know them were few and far between.

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The latest news and events from the Somerset Traction Engine Club.

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Country Show

Somerset Steam & Country Show, 17th – 19th July 2026.

The Somerset Steam & Country Show takes place at Low Ham, near Langport, Somerset.

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The Somerset Steam & Country Show, 17th – 19th July 2026.

Have a great weekend break at the Somerset Steam and Country Show 2026. The main event in the Club’s calendar is the annual rally.

The Somerset Steam & Country Show takes place at Low Ham, near Langport, Somerset.

Somerset Traction Engine Club was originally formed some 50 years ago in order to give its members the opportunity to meet other people with similar interests, to maintain the interests of members in the activities of the Club, and to promote rallies and social activities.

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Download our Somerset Steam and Country Show entry forms and STEC Membership forms.

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Camping

Family camping pitch plus full weekend entry to the show for the family, with great entertainment for all!

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Location

Get directions to the Somerset Steam & Country Show, located at Low Ham, near Langport.

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Advance adult tickets and advance camping tickets for the Somerset Steam and Country Show.

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Our latest news and events

Somerset Steam & Country Show 2025

Open meeting to assist in planning next years show. The Pound Inn, Aller nr Langport.Thursday 21st November 2014 at 8pm. All welcome.

Live music from Mustang Sally and One Tree Hill

Cover bands Mustang Sally and One Tree Hill are all set to play at the Somerset Steam & Country Show 2024.

Somerset Steam & Country Show, 2024

The 2024 Somerset Steam & Country Show will be held on 20th – 21st July 2024.

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About the Somerset Traction Engine Club

The beginnings of the club can be traced back to 1955 when a steam party took place near Bridgwater.

This gave its members the opportunity to meet other people with similar interests and to promote rallies and social activities.

Our aim are to advance the education of the members and the general public by increasing and maintaining interest in:

Historic mechanically propelled vehicles including traction engines, steam rollers, and other steam vehicles.
Other historic machinery including fair organs and equipment and agricultural machinery and equipment.
Historic crafts and craftsmanship.

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Join the Somerset Traction Engine Club

If you are interested in anything connected with the preservation movement, then why not join this friendly organisation?

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