Hamfest

Sunday 9th August 2026

£5 Visitor Entrance fee held for the 4th year.

At Cobham Sports and Social Club, Near Wimborne. SatNav BH21 3DA.

Public Car Park Entrance What Three Words: ///highs.crowned.gone

Disabled, Car Boot and Traders Entrance What Three Words: ///term.facing.saints

If it is forecast to be very warm for Hamfest. Please see advice here for dealing with hot weather.

Please be sure to pack water, sunscreen, a hat and whatever else you need for a warm sunny day. Water bottles can be filled on site behind FRARS HQ.

Please DO NOT bring dogs (except assistance dogs) and please do not leave dogs in the car under any circumstances.

Location

FRARS and Cobham Sports and Social Club are located on Merley Park Road, Broadstone, Wimborne BH21 3DA.

Please use SatNav if you are unfamiliar with the area. FRARS will not be in a position to put out the street signs this year.

There are two entrances. The more detailed maps below show them.

Public Car Park Entrance What Three Words: ///highs.crowned.gone

Disabled, Car Boot and Traders Entrance What Three Words: ///term.facing.saints

There will be a talk-in on 145.550 MHz.

Entrance

The entry fee has been held at £5.00 again.

Please note that we operate both a cash based and credit / debit card entry system. However, in case of connectivity problems with the card machine, please have cash ready as a backup.

Gates open at 9 am for visitors, 7 am for traders pitches and car boot traders.

Traders and all others setting up early please note that the sports and social club will not be open for food and drink until 8 am.

Parking is free and marshalled by our club members.

Separate parking available for Disabled badge holders.

Traders

Car boot traders do not need to book and can turn up and pay on the day. The charge is £15.00 which includes entrance for up to 2 people.

Indoor traders, field traders and hobby groups can book online. Please use the online booking system which can be found here.

For other groups, or if you prefer to book using a regular form, please book using the printable booking form which can be found here.

Traders and all others setting up early please note that the sports and social club will not be open for food and drink until 8 am.

If you would like to talk to us first about being a trader then please message us here.

Food and Drink and Other Facilities

Hamfest is located in the grounds of the Cobham Sports and Social Club, who provide a licensed bar as well as hot food and other refreshments. This year we will be joined by Big Chief Ices on the main field who will also provide hot and cold snacks and refreshments.

Children’s play facilities are also available on-site.

The Wimborne District Society of Model Engineers miniature railway (5.5 inch gauge will be running but will only be giving rides to their members).

Accomodation

Hamfest is situated close to the popular holiday destinations of Bournemouth, Poole and Purbeck. If you’re traveling a distance then why not make a short break of it and include a visit to the golden sunny beaches nearby, the historic buildings of Corfe Castle and Kingston Lacy or, take a trip on the famous Swanage heritage steam railway.

There are many opportunities to find accommodation of all types and budgets which can be booked through the well-known online websites.

Contact

If you have a question about the event then please contact us using the link here.