1971 - 2021
The Netley Marsh show was first held in 1971, when it was a one day show called The Puff-in, where local steam engine owners brought along their engines to entertain the visitors. The aim of the show was to raise funds to pay for urgent repairs to St Matthews Church.
Following the success of that aim and the general enjoyment that was had by everyone who attended the show, it was decided that this should be an annual event.
The show has been going ever since, now a three day event with traction steam engines and a wide and varied range of vintage vehicles and engines, added to which there is always a wide range of entertainments for all ages.
A number of charities are supported locally, in return for the help freely given to help in the smooth running of the show. The local scouts, church and school members, rugby club, canoe and diving clubs, plus many others.
THE 2019 SHOW HAS MADE THE FOLLOWING DONATIONS:
Naomi House & Jacksplace, The Flutterby Fund, Southbourne Canoe Club, Eastleigh B.S.A Club, Woodland Pre-School, 6th. New Forest North Scouts, New Forest Disabled Driving, Solent Rescue, Netley Marsh School PTA, Millbrook Rugby Club, 4th. N.Forest Ealing Sea Scouts, Bartley Junior School PTA, Colbury Church, Autistic Society Botley, Totton ATC, Little Angels play group, Waterside Cancer Support, Copythorne Pre School, Gateway Club, PICU, BIBIC, Copythorne C.A.T.S, Totton Mens Shed, Pancreatic Cancer.
SOME OTHER MAJOR DONATIONS INCLUDE:
Totton Ambulance Lifestat – Totton Dialysis Unit donation to the original appeal – Salterns School New Mini Bus – Ashurst Hospital furniture – Totton Help Line Telephone – Asthma Disease Research – Parkinson Disease Research – Save Bartley Church – Totton Dialysis Unit Dish Washer – Salterns School Mini Bus replacement – Netley Marsh Infants School 50% support for computer suite – Ashurst Pre School playground – Woodlands Pre School playground – St Matthews Church and Church Hall Netley Marsh up keep.
VISITING US
WANT TO KNOW WHERE WE ARE?
FOR EXHIBITORS, CARAVANS, CAMPING, DELIVERIES
Two miles south of the M27 junction 2 at Meadowmead Farm SO40 7GY
Directions by Car
Netley Marsh is situated two miles south of the M27 Junction 2. Follow signs from the roundabout.
Postcode SO40 7GY
GPS N 50° 54° 58.50” W 1° 31’59.57”
Free Car Park
Directions by Bus
Bluestar Busses provide an intermediate service within walking distance of the show ground, stopping by Goodies Fish and Chip Shop.
The No. 11 bus starts at Southampton West Quay and passes through Southampton Train Station providing services every hour throughout show days.
For more information visit
Website: https://www.bluestarbus.co.uk
Phone: 01202 338421
Directions by Train
The nearest train station to the show ground is Totton with bus routes available to get to the showground. Alternatively Taxi's are available to get you to us.
For more information and for booking trains, please contact the following:
South Western Railway
Website: https://www.southwesternrailway.com
Phone: 0345 6000 650
**NOTICE**
It should be noted that the show is held on farm land and as such the environment is a natural rural aspect, normally inhabited by wild animals and birds. The ground is therefore uneven in places and the organisers advise that suitable footwear is worn. The show is also on a hillside with superb views from the top of the field. Some areas are difficult for mobility and wheelchair users.