Kemble has always prided itself on the fact that it is very much a working event. We try whenever possible to recreate the sights, the sounds, the smells and capture the atmosphere of a bygone era of British life.

One section in which this is richly highlighted is the traditional fairground which features various vintage rides that have captured the imagination of young and old for many many years.

Ride the waltzer, board the Steam Yaghts, drive the dodgems and take your chances on the side stalls just as your ancestors would have done. Take a trip to the top of the wooden Slip and marvel at the expanse of the Kemble show, before taking a leisurely ride on the steam driven Gallopers, an iconic ride in its own right.

Marvel at the brightly coloured vintage lorries and packing trucks, living vans, caravans and of course steam engines that have always been part of any traditional fairground backdrop. 

The Kemble fair is uncluttered and not overbearing providing space for the entire family to relax in and enjoy as part of their day on the airfield.