Thousands flock to enjoy 48th Henham Steam and Country Show

Exhibits at the 48th Henham Steam and Country Show. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes) Exciting displays, exhibits, parades and attractions for all ages saw large crowds enjoy the Henham Steam and Country Show - formerly the Grand Henham Steam Rally - at the weekend.

The 48th annual show at Henham Park, between Halesworth and Southwold, on Saturday and Sunday proved as popular as ever.

Exhibits at the 48th Henham Steam and Country Show. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes) Raising money for charity once more, there was a fine turnout on both days.

The Bolddog FMX motorcycle display team at the 48th Henham Steam and Country Show. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes) Visitors had the chance able to steer one of the show's steam engines as the "famous" public steering sessions were held in the Len Murray Arena, which also featured displays from the Bolddog FMX Team, Spectrum Kites, Ben Long Falconry and steam roller barrel rolling.

In the Parade Ring there was the chance to see displays from Will’s Working Spaniels and the Lowestoft Dog Agility Display Team.

Vintage vehicles on display at the 48th Henham Steam and Country Show. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)

Around the show, hundreds of vintage, classic and custom vehicles, motorcycles, military vehicles and working steam engines were showcased alongside live music, a vintage fairground, children’s entertainment, a stamp trail and dozens of trade and rural crafts stalls.

Chair of Henham Steam and Country Show Helen Walker said: "This event has been happening for nearly 50 years and has grown significantly and to showcase this, we felt a little update to the name was needed to better reflect everything that the show has to offer.

Chair of Henham Steam and Country Show, Helen Walker. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)

"We've had loads and loads and loads of people turning out and the sun has been shining.

"As always, our committee and volunteers have been working hard throughout the year to make this event possible and I would like to thank them for all their hard work once again."

With the show raising thousands of pounds each year for local organisations including Wangford Community Council, Blyth Valley Rotary and the Parochial Church Councils of Sotherton, Uggeshall and Wangford-cum-Henham, the organisers also donate to additional beneficiaries.

Vintage vehicles on display at the 48th Henham Steam and Country Show. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)

This year SERV Suffolk and Cambridgeshire, Suffolk Accident and Rescue Service (SARS) and Norfolk and Waveney Mind were chosen.

Displays at the 48th Henham Steam and Country Show. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)

Displays at the 48th Henham Steam and Country Show. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes) Displays at the 48th Henham Steam and Country Show. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes) Displays at the 48th Henham Steam and Country Show. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes) Displays at the 48th Henham Steam and Country Show. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)

Demonstrations at the 48th Henham Steam and Country Show. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)

The Bolddog FMX motorcycle display team at the 48th Henham Steam and Country Show. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes) The Bolddog FMX motorcycle display team at the 48th Henham Steam and Country Show. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)