Steampunk
We are excited to be working with Great Kentspectations
for our annual STEAMPUNK event
Saturday 28th June 2025
At Tenterden Town Station
What is Steampunk?
In a sentence, Steampunk is Victorian Science fiction brought to life!
Imagine the fascinating works of H.G. Wells mixed with favourite fandoms like Doctor Who and brought together with a splendidly quirky pseudo-Victorian wardrobe.
The phrase "Steampunk" was founded in 1987 by K.W. Jeter, a fantasy and science fiction author, with the idea being a fictional future World built from the Victorian Industrial age, an alternate history filled with technologies, mechanical marvels and fantastical inventions utilising the power of Steam. As time has passed the Steampunk movement has evolved and grown into an amazing community of Splendid people who love exploring the genre with fashion, literature, movies, music, games, and hobbies.
Often recognised by our Top Hats and Goggles we express ourselves through of love of Steampunk combining the Victorian, fantasy styles with our hobbies, occupations, and passions with a joint love of CAKE!
As much as Steampunk is about the Aesthetic and imagery, a huge part of Steampunk is about being Splendid to one another, embracing our diverse communities and having lots of silly fun together. We do our best to spread our good cheer and invite everyone to get involved.
There will be lots for everyone to see and do!
Join us for a fun filled day with a variety of entertainment, activities and a Steampunk stalls to purchase all of your Steampunk related merchandise.
FREE with your train travel or a platform charge of £5 for adults and £1 for children available on the day.
Entertainment at Tenterden Station
Steampunk Morris and the Steampunk Sallies will be entertaining the crowds at intervals throughout the day.
Alternative band, Just Nuts, Fantasy and Cosplay Vocal Artist, Laura Scarlett, Electric Violinist and Singer, Frankie Heartless, Steampunk Musical Storyteller, Nadia Perotta and Steampunk poet, Heather, will all be keeping you entertained (see schedule below).
If that wasn't enough, you can try your hand at tea duelling (competitive biscuit dunking) and familiar flinging, watch a fashion parade or take part in FREE Steampunk crafts and station scavenger hunt.
Farleigh Fire Fly will also be back at Tenterden Station with his fantastical machine and there will be selfie opportunities galore too!
Stall holders at Tenterden Station
Confirmed traders are detailed below:-
The Tipsy Kitten - Steampunk and Reenactment Seamstress
Great Kentspectations - Second hand Steampunk clothes and accessories
Mark Stay - Fantasy Author and Screenwriter
Maggie Brand - Textile Whiz with Boho Textile creations
The Layer Forge - 3D Printed Steampunk and alternative gifts and wares
Transition your Life - Mystical Steampunk Palm Reader
Broomsticks & Cauldrons - Steampunk and Gothic Trinkets
Fairy Nuff - Witchy and Steampunk Lazer-cut signage, coasters and gifts
Stuff n Lights - Handmade Steampunk hats and creations
Samie Lou Craft and Design - Chainmail and resin Jewellery, plushie creations
