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Half Term Railway Day

At this event Peter will be the engine running on the railway, make sure you say hello to Peter and even get your photo taken with him! Entrance to the museum is free. There is a small charge for train rides (£0.50), children under 3 years are free. Cash only. There is a museum themed…

Railway Day with Teddies

It's a Teddy takeover! Have a look at where the Teddies have got to, you might be surprised. Entrance to the museum is free. The Narrow-gauge Railway will be running, with one of our IC locos in charge. Which one? Come and find out. There is a small charge for train rides (£0.50, children under…

Railway Day with Meccano

Meccano modellers get busy! Be inspired by modellers of all ages, building models large and small. Entrance to the museum is free. The Narrow-Gauge Railway will be running, with Leonard the Steam Loco in charge of the train. There is a small charge for train rides, (£0.50 per person), children under 3 years can travel…

Holiday Railway Days in July

Every Tuesday from July 16 to July 30, the Narrow Gauge Railway will be running. Admission to the Museum site is free. Trains operate between 11:30 AM and 4:00 PM. There is a small charge for train rides, currently £0.50. Under 3 years old can travel for free. You can pay for your ride at…

Holiday Railway Days in August

Every Tuesday from August 6 to August 20, the Narrow Gauge Railway will be running. Admission to the Museum site is free. Trains operate between 11:30 AM and 4:00 PM. There is a small charge for train rides, currently £0.50. Under 3 years old can travel for free. You can pay for your ride at…

Summer Family Fun Day

We will be open on Sunday, despite the Road Closure. Access via the Space Centre to the APS Main Gate. Road Closures: A6 Abbey Lane (Inbound) – (Including Corporation Road – between Wade Street & Sudeley Avenue), works to take place between 15/08/2024 – 18/08/2024. A day out for all the family. Abbey Pumping Station…

Railway Day Classic Vehicles

Come and have a look at motor vehicles from the past. Remember "The Tiger" from the Esso Petrol advert? Put a Tiger in your tank and maybe find him here. "My Dad had one like that", perhaps find one here, or the one he always wanted? Entrance to the museum is free. The Narrow-Gauge Railway…

Railway Day with Models

Have a wander around and see the models and railway layouts on display. Entrance to the museum is free. The Narrow-Gauge Railway will be running, with Leonard the Steam Loco in charge of the train. There is a small charge for train rides, (£0.50 per person), children under 3 years can travel for free. You…

Half Term Railway Day

At this event Peter will be the engine running on the railway, make sure you say hello to Peter and even get your photo taken with him! 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.…

Steam with the Team

Saturday 26th October 2024 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…

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Steam with the Team

Saturday 30th November 2024 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…

Christmas Steam Day

At the beginning of December 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…

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