Welland Steam Rally 2023 - 'Memories were made' by visitors

Fireworks and steam trains were all part of the fun at the Welland Steam Rally, which took place over the weekend.

RAIN OR SHINE: Visitors flocked to Welland despite the temperamental weather. (Image: Nicholas van der Walle)

The event was held on Woodside Farm, Welland, from Friday, July 28 to Sunday, July 30 and featured a wide array of activities for the entire family, including steam train rides, tug of war, a craft tent and a farmers market.

Full steam ahead at the Welland Steam Rally. (Image: Nicholas van der Walle)

More than 100 of the country's steam engines and 500 vintage cars, motorcycles and pedal cycles were on display at the event,

The model tent - remote control models creating construction scenes - was also back by popular demand.

Around 500 vintage cars were on display across the weekend. (Image: Nicholas van der Walle)

The event also had a fairground featuring traditional amusements such as galloping horses, a big wheel, dodgems, hurricane jets, skid and a ghost train, and side stalls, accompanied by traditional fairground music.

FUN: Children enjoying the fairground rides. (Image: Nicholas van der Walle)

More than 20 Showman’s Engines generated electricity to power and light the fair.

Welland Steam Rally provided a rare opportunity for visitors to experience the power of machinery working out in the field as it once did in the past and road-making demonstrations.

IN ACTION: Live demonstrations took place throughout the day. (Image: Nicholas van der Walle)

The team behind the event thanked everyone who attended over the weekend and its volunteers who had played a vital role in making the event go ahead.

The event transported visitors back in time. (Image: Nicholas van der Walle)

A spokesperson for the rally said: "Thanks to everyone who attended Welland Steam Rally 2023 - you all helped to make it a fantastic weekend where lots of memories have been made.

Children took part in pulling a vehicle. (Image: Nicholas van der Walle)

"Our committee of volunteers work so hard to make it a great event, and we think they all play a vital role in making the weekend what it is, so a special thanks to them all.

"Constructive criticism is always welcomed, rude, negative moans are not.

The event gave people an up-close look at old machinery. (Image: Nicholas van der Walle)

"We hope everyone had/has a safe journey home, and we hope to see many of you next year.

"Lots of steam love from us all."