A day out for all the family. Abbey Pumping Station is hosting a number of stalls and exhibits, something of interest for all the family. The Forget-Me-Not model railway will be operating - come and have a look at the steam models, smash some crockery, wander through the stalls and the larger exhibits. Don't forget…
Abbey Pumping Station is hosting the Food and Craft Fair for 2025. There will be over 50 stalls with many food and crafts ideas. The Museum coal-fired chip van will be serving chips and the Narrow-gauge railway will be running. There will be lots of other food-related vehicles also on show at this event. There is…
Modellers get busy! Be inspired by modellers of all ages, building models large and small. From small model railways, Meccano and Lego to scratch-built dioramas. Come and have a look and be inspired. The long, winter nights await your efforts. Entrance to the museum is free. The Narrow-Gauge Railway will be running, with Leonard the…
Come for a ride on the Narrow-gauge Railway. Peter the Diesel loco will be in charge of the train. This event is an affordable day out with the children. Entrance to the museum is free. Train rides are £0.50 per person, under 3 yrs travel for free. Get your ticket at the station, pay with…
Saturday 25th October 2025 Admission to museum galleries is free but tours of the Beam Engine House is by ticket only. Maximum group size per tour is 20. Recommended for those aged 10 years and above. Please click here for Ticket Prices Tours start at 11.00am, 12.15pm, 2.00pm and 3.15pm and each take approximately one…
Admission to museum galleries is free but tours of the Beam Engine House is by ticket only. Maximum group size per tour is 20. Recommended for those aged 10 years and above. Please click here for Ticket Prices Tours start at 11.00am, 12.15pm, 2.00pm and 3.15pm and each take approximately one hour. This is your…
At the end of November we have our traditional Christmas Event. Admission Charges apply, please click here for details Come down and hear the band playing music in the Beam Engine house with one of the beam engines running. The Transport Shed will be full of exhibits, including the 3-rail layout in the ‘Smiths Bookstall’ from…
The first outing of the Year for our Narrow-Gauge Railway. ntrance to the museum is free. Train rides are £0.50 per person, under 3 yrs travel for free. Get your ticket at the station, pay with cash or pay by card. At this event Peter the Simplex Diesel will be the engine running on the…
This is our 36th year of this popular event – See our one of our Beam Engines in steam and enjoy the many miniature steam engines, boats and trains on display Admission Charges apply, please click here for details Leicester’s only narrow gauge railway will be giving rides. Leonard our Steam Loco is out of service…
Admission to museum galleries is free but tours of the Beam Engine House is by ticket only. Maximum group size per tour is 20 Recommended for those aged 10 years and above Please click here for Ticket Prices Tours start at 11.00am, 12.15am, 2.00pm, 3.15pm and each take approximately one hour. This is your chance…
Admission to museum galleries is free but tours of the Beam Engine House is by ticket only. Maximum group size per tour is 20 Recommended for those aged 10 years and above Please click here for Ticket Prices Tours start at 11.00am, 12.15am, 2.00pm, 3.15pm and each take approximately one hour. This is your chance…
Come for a ride on the Narrow-gauge Railway. Peter the Diesel loco will be in charge of the train. This event is an affordable day out with the children. Entrance to the museum is free. Train rides are £1.00 per person, family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) £3.00, under 3 yrs travel for free.…