Never been before, despite living quite close. Any good? Much to amuse a combination of a 2 year old and a 75 year old?

i would imagine so, havent been to that one, but i went to one somewhere near ringwood in hampshire in 1981, thoroughly enjoyed it.
i was only 12 at the time, but would still go to one now if i got the chance.

Its massively popular and more so every year so i would think they will all enjoy it but its alot of walking / standing so a folding seat may help the 75 year old.

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large pieces of cast iron,steel and moving smoke billowing machines,driven/fed by people with a real intrest in what theyre doing.

Fantasic day out.

I’ve been the once, and never again… This event is more a get together for the travelling community. Hence the big influx of travellers in the local area.

This is a good one…

http://www.huntonsteamgathering.co.uk/

Unfortunately for the OP It’s nowhere near Dorset.

Went about 20 yrs ago, was fantastic. Been to few steam rallies and find as chipsngravy says, and full of fairground rides/burger vans. Not my thing.

The smaller rallies are better IMO

It’s 4 miles away and I have been warned that it can get a bit bumpy due to “visitors”