Abbey Pumping Station

Half Term Railway Day
2026-02-17 11:30 - 16:00 (Europe/London)
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 railway, make sure you say hello to Peter and even get your photo taken with him!

There is a museum themed playground and sand pit for the children with seating located near by. You can sit there with a snack and a drink from the ‘Switch Room’ Cafe, located in the Beam Engine house. Pay with cash or pay by card.

There are also interactive exhibits that both children and adults can use in the Gallery.

Steam Toys in Action
2026-02-22 12:00 - 16:30
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 at the moment, so the trains will be diesel-hauled. Train tickets are available at the station, pay by cash or by card, and at the Museum Reception, pay by card. Tickets are £0.50 per person, children under 3 years travel free.

Enjoy a hot cuppa and a cake in the LMTA café, a perfect end to a perfect day. Please note the Cafe can now take card payments

All events may be subject to change without prior notice. All engines and working exhibits operate subject to availability and safe working.

Car parking is available on the National Space Centre Car park, currently £4.00 per vehicle.

Steam with the Team
2026-02-28 11:00 - 16:00
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 to question the tour guides on the engines and their function whilst walking round the whole Beam Engine House, including the basement, all whilst one of the engines is running.

To book tickets, please click here

Steam with the Team
2026-03-28 11:00 - 16:00
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 to question the tour guides on the engines and their function whilst walking round the whole Beam Engine House, including the basement, all whilst one of the engines is running.

Holiday Railway Day
2026-04-07 11:30 - 16:00
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. Get your tickets at the station, pay with cash or pay by card.

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!

There is a museum themed playground and sand pit for the children with seating located near by. You can sit there with a snack and a drink from the ‘Switch Room’ Cafe, located in the Beam Engine house. Pay with cash or pay by card.

There are also interactive exhibits that both children and adults can use in the Gallery.

Car Parking is available on the National Space Centre Car Park, currently £4.00 per vehicle.

All Engines and Working Exhibits are subject to availability and safe working.

Emergency Services Day
2026-05-17 12:00 - 16:30
Come and see Emergency Service 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 (£1.00 per person), children under 3 years are free. Get your ticket at the station, pay with cash or pay by card. Family tickets are available ( 2 adults + 2 children) for £3.00.

The Switch Room Cafe will be open for light refreshments, pay with cash or pay by card.

Bring your own picnic and enjoy your day, our picnic tables are distributed around the grounds. The Museum themed playground and sandpit are nearby.

Car Parking is available on the National Space Centre Car Park, currently £4.00 per vehicle.

All Engines and Working Exhibits are subject to availability and safe working.

Half Term Railway Day
2026-05-26 11:30 - 16:00
Entrance to the museum is free. Train rides are £1.00 per person, under 3 yrs travel for free. Get your ticket at the station, pay with cash or pay by card. A Family ticket is available for £3.00, for 2 adults + 2 children.

At this event Peter the Simplex Diesel will be the engine running on the railway, make sure you say hello to Peter and even get your photo taken with him! One of our other IC locos may also be around or even in charge of the train. Come and have a ride!

There is a museum themed playground and sand pit for the children with seating located near by. You can sit there with a snack and a drink from the ‘Switch Room’ Cafe, located in the Beam Engine house. Pay with cash or pay by card.

There are also interactive exhibits that both children and adults can use in the Gallery.

Car Parking is available on the National Space Centre Car Park, currently £4.00 per vehicle.

All Engines and Working Exhibits are subject to availability and safe working.

Railway Gala Day
2026-06-06 11:30 - 16:00
A real treat on the Narrow-Gauge Railway, all of our locomotive collection will be on show and most of them will be working trains throughout the day. Leonard is in the shed at the moment receiving attention to the boiler, so will not be in steam.

Admission Charges apply, please click here for details

The Narrow Gauge Railway will be running all day. There is a small charge for train rides (£1.00 per person), children under 3 years are free. Get your ticket at the station, pay with cash or pay by card. Family tickets are available ( 2 adults + 2 children) for £3.00.

The Switch Room Cafe will be open for light refreshments, pay with cash or pay by card.

Bring your own picnic and enjoy your day, our picnic tables are distributed around the grounds. The Museum themed playground and sandpit are nearby.

Car Parking is available on the National Space Centre Car Park, currently £4.00 per vehicle.

All Engines and Working Exhibits are subject to availability and safe working.

Family Steam & Fun Day
2026-06-27 11:00 - 2026-06-28 16:00
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 to have a look at the magnificent Gimson Beam Engines.

Admission Charges apply, please click here for details

The Narrow Gauge Railway will be running, with Leonard the Steam Loco at work. There is a small charge for rides, £0.50 per person, but children under 3 years can travel for free. You can get your ticket at the Station and pay by cash or card, or at Reception where you can pay by card.
