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Friends of Summerlee Steam Fair

Come along to Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life on the 12th & 13th of August for the annual Friends of Summerlee Steam Fair!

Friends of Summerlee Steam Fair

About Friends of Summerlee Steam Fair

Find out about historic steam engines and see some miniature steam vehicles in action.

Watch the ‘steam parade’ at 1.30pm and 3.30pm each day.
Chat to the Friends of Summerlee about getting involved with steam and see Summerlee Museums’s steam fleet in action.
See the visiting model engines from around the country in the exhibition hall.
Take a ride on the miniature steam train (small charge).

Things to do at Summerlee Museum during your visit:
Mine tours from 1pm (£2 per person).
Let off some steam at the play park.
Visit miners’ row and gardens and try your skills with a gird and cleek.
Enjoy some soor plooms or lollipops at the Sweetie Shop.
Visit the sawmill and see the Foster engine in steam.
Relax in the café or use the outdoor picnic tables for lunch.
Get creative with arts and crafts (£1-£8).
Visit the FREE Back to the Drawing Board exhibition.

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