Sausages, Cider and Steam - Open Day at the Robey Trust workshop
The Robey Trust Ltd, The Works, Parade Business Park, Pixon Lane, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9RQ
Back by popular demand, the ‘Sausage, Cider & Steam’ gala will be open at The Works premises, near Drake’s Auctions. Come and take a look at the diverse range of 40+ steam and heritage artefacts on display, from the smallest of live steam trains to elaborate engineering projects in the bustling workshops, including Stumbles – Tavistock’s steam roller. There will be a fantastic assortment of working stationary steam engines, miniature steam trains and traction engines, running vintage tractors and mighty traction engines simmering away for entertainment, along with local craftsmen carrying out demonstrations! Lose yourself to the former era of steam, and learn about the fascinating agricultural and industrial engineering world of Robey & Co Ltd, and their link to Tavistock.. We are a 100% voluntary organisation, dedicated to the preservation and operation of everything steam and vintage. There will be ‘Round Robin’ steam-hauled trailer rides, operating to/from The Works every hour. A delightful selection of homemade cakes, locally sourced BBQ offering and Devon-based ciders will be available throughout the day as you walk around. Average visit time: 1-2 hours. Whilst entry and trailer rides are free, we do encourage donations.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 07 September:
- 11.00-17.00
- Sunday 08 September:
- 11.00-17.00
Location & directions
The Robey Trust Ltd, The Works, Parade Business Park, Pixon Lane, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9RQ
- Contact on day:
- Jack Ayland
- Telephone number:
- +447805541192
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
At the Works ground floor only for wheelchairs. The workshop and outdoor areas are all hard-standing and flat. Children welcome but only with adult supervision due to moving machinery. Trailer rides will be operating exclusively to/from our site. This is to avoid the need for a strict timetable. Unfortunately, grant pending, our trailers cannot load people with limited mobility, who either require the use of a wheelchair or mobility scooter.
Additional information
Miniature table-top 16mm railway offering remote control diesel engines to play with. 7 ¼” Robey Works Railway – electric locomotive offering sit-on rides. Miniature traction engines offering rides. Play-along sand casting demonstrations. Face painting. ‘Build a steam engine’ 3D puzzle. Steam-hauled trailer rides around town. Live music, BBQ, soft drinks and a variety of cakes. Parking will be based in the Cattle Market carpark (free) with appropriate signage to direct visitors to The Works premises.
