This is our 35th 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. Enjoy a hot cuppa and a cake in…
Saturday 29th March 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, 12.15am, 2.00pm, 3.15pm and each take approximately one hour.…
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…
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, cash only, or go to Reception where you can pay by card. At this event Peter will be the engine running…
Come and see emergency vehicles from the past and the present. Try on some firemen's uniforms for a photo opportunity and have a go with a stirrup pump. Admission Charges apply, please click here for details The Narrow Gauge Railway will be running, with Leonard in Steam. There is a small charge for train rides (£0.50),…
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 cash or pay by card. At this event Peter will be the engine running on the railway, make sure…
Have a wander around and see if you can find all the Teddy Bears on display. Please note that this Event closes to the public at 3:00pm for a Private Event. 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…
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…
Every Tuesday from July 15 to July 29, 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…
Every Tuesday from August 5th to August 19th, 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…
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…