DERBYSHIRE'S PREMIER STEAM & HERITAGE SHOW
Cromford Steam Rally
2 - 3 AUGUST 2025
WHAT'S ON AT CROMFORD STEAM?
2024 saw Cromford Steam Rally expand making it a bigger and better show to make room for new exhibits and displays. The military section was a lot bigger and we had two new sections, the car section with a modern classic area and a small 'invite only' modern working truck section. We also saw more exhibits in the motorcycle, tractor and stationary engine areas with the working plant area seeing more plant than ever.
Please scroll down the page to see some of the attractions we had at the 2024 show.
Chieftan Tank
The Chieftan tank will be making an appearance in our military section this year.
The tank entered service in July 1969 and served with various regiments between then and 1992 both in the UK and Germany. It weighs around 56 tons and is powered by a 750HP Leyland L60. The 120mm main gun has a maximum range in indirect fire of 10,600m or about 7 miles.
Professor Paul Temple's Punch & Judy
Professor Paul Temple has performed his famous Punch & Judy Show at events throughout the UK for the last 35 years
Most recently his show was seen on Channel 5's Television show "Billionaire Birthday Babies " The show has been updated for modern audiences while retaining all of the traditional fun and excitement. It’s a show that has something to keep everyone laughing, with all the usual mad cap antics of Mr Punch and his traditional squeaky voice, the Crocodile and of course the sausages.
Perfect Vintage Singers
Brian and Cherie are a vocal duo who have performed all over the U.K. and are highly regarded in the vintage scene. Their fun performances, great sense of humour and love for all things vintage shines through along with a great rapport with the audience.
You can expect to hear all the classic songs from each era, bringing back those delightful memories of times gone by.
On-The-Beat Classic Cars
On-The-Beat Classic Cars are a unique group grooving right back to the swinging '60s. displaying a majority of police vehicles. There is a display of Police uniform and related items from the 30s to the 60s too. The 1960s uniformed re-enactment group will be patrolling the area to give history on the vehicles or to pose for a photo opportunity!
The Ragged Victorians
The 'Ragged Victorians - The Great Unwashed' are an award winning living history group,re-enacting the lower classes of Victorian England, c1851. They have research and respectfully, enter into the lives of these poor unfortunate souls. Dressing in the clothes of the time, using the language, the goods and the currency, to portray, as near to life as possible, the hardships they endured.
Chapeltown Silver Prize Band
Chapeltown Silver Prize Band, now based in High Green (near Chapeltown) in Sheffield, is an ambitious and successful brass band competing in the First Section with a history dating back to the 1870s. They will be performed on both Saturday and Sunday.
Great Oak Forge Blacksmith
Great Oak Forge blacksmith, Ben Cooper, will be demonstrating over the weekend. He specialises in hand made iron household items. His work is functional, unique and will add character to any house.
Derbyshire Trials Club
We are delighted to have the Derbyshire trials club, plus a bit on the side at this years show. They will be giving demonstrations of their riding skills on a purpose built course near the working area.
Military Living History Groups
The Notts and Derby 1939-45 Living History Group, will be show-casing their original and replica memorabilia with a focus on the infantry, the gunners and the armour of our famous County Regiments such as: the Sherwood Foresters, the South Notts Hussars Yeomanry, the Nottinghamshire Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry.
Other groups will be announced in the coming weeks leading up to the show.
Iconic WWII Aircraft
The Iconic WW2 aircraft group are re-enactors with something special to offer. This year they will be displaying the legendary WWII Mark IX replica Spitfire which has been used on various TV programmes and films. Complete with groundcrew, it will be a true sight to see. The guys will be also on hand to answer any questions and will be happy to talk about the history of the aircraft.
FUN DOG SHOW
Why not enter your perfect pooch in the Fun Dog Show new to Cromford Steam Rally this year. Hosted by Ashbourne Animal Welfare, all dogs are welcome. Judging will commence at 12 noon on both days and entries will be taken from 10am onwards. Classes are £2 per dog per class and proceeds will be going to Ashbourne Animal Welfare.
CLASSES ARE: Most Handsome Dog | Prettiest Female | Waggiest Tale
Junior Handler | Best Biscuit Catcher | Rescue | Top Dog
Lost of lovely prizes and rosettes to be won! kindly sponsored by Hasland Pet Supplies.
There & Back Light Railway
The kids are going to love There and back light railway which will be giving rides to the youngsters all weekend.
Scale EARTHMOVING Models
Scale Earthmoving Models will be showcasing their model plant vehicles in the model tent. The group are a working scale model, design and manufacturing company with a wealth of experience, underpinned with state of the art CAD-CAM technology and a team of designers and engineers whose creativity and innovation.
Friday & Saturday
Night Entertainment
Friday night will see the popular FOG (Four Old Geezers) perform again and Saturday night will see the very popular band Butterfly. A fantastic five piece all round party band, experts in keeping the dance floor full at all times. Playing rock and pop cover hits from the 60s to the present day they will be supported by the very talented vocalist Lynsay Ellis
