HOLLYCOMBE Steam in the Country is now in its extended period of summer opening, and from Friday to Sunday it will host two drama performances daily.

From 2pm to 3.30pm each day E Nesbit’s well-loved story The Railway Children will be performed by Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Youth Theatre.

Weather permitting, the performances will take place in the woodland gardens and there is no extra charge to go along and watch.

Hollycombe will also be holding its annual teddy bears’ day out on Sunday.

There will be lots going on around the site, including a teddy bear trail, Punch and Judy, and magic shows and Tricky Nicky the clown.

Visitors can take the Quarry Railway, but should keep a watchful eye out for teddy bears hiding in the woods. There is also an opportunity to meet Victoria the Traction Engine, star of Victoria’s Torton Tales story books.

Hollycombe is also home to the world’s first white-knuckle ride, the Razzle Dazzle, and the 102-year-old big wheel, which offers views over the South Downs National Park.

Other steam rides include the steam boat and gallopers, and with perennial favourites the hall of mirrors, haunted house, Austin cars and chair-o-planes, together offering an enjoyable stroll down Memory Lane.

Hollycombe opens at 11am on all summer opening dates, with steam rides from 12.30pm.

Admission to Hollycombe is £16 for adults, £14 for seniors and £12 for children, with family saver tickets available, offering unlimited rides for the fairground.

Tickets entitle complimentary return visits to Hollycombe on most open days for one year, including forthcoming events the model weekend and fairground at night. For more information, call 01428 724900, e-mail: [email protected] or visit www.hollycombe.co.uk