Something for everyone at tractor show

Billed as “the original and best” – the Spalding Model Tractor Show will return for its 27th year this weekend.

The event at Spalding’s Springfields Events Centre was first held in 1987 and since then has become something of an institution – a meeting place for toy tractor collectors and dealers from across the world.

But whatever your tractor-related interest: models, literature, books, DVDs and much, much more – Spalding is the place to be on Sunday (October 5) for the autumn event.

The Spalding show is still recognised as the largest gathering of its type for farm toy enthusiasts in Britain, regularly attracting traders and enthusiasts from across the UK and Europe.

Expect to find a wide selection of obsolete toy tractors on offer, as well as the latest model releases from leading manufacturers.

Many model makers use the event as a platform to release new models. This offers a great advantage to show visitors, who are able to purchase items not usually found at regular toy fairs, as well many of the older or unique models.

But toys and models are only part of the story because the event has grown in stature to also become an important resource for collectors of tractor literature – a growing area of interest.

In fact, the scope of the show extends to all areas of tractor collectables – browse the hundreds of stalls and you will be surprised what you may find.

The event will feature a small display of full-sized tractors, and as usual a limited-edition show model will be on sale during the day.

Doors open from 10am to 4pm, with free parking.

Admission costs £4 for adults, under 16s free.

For further details please call 07710 321471.