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SUMMARY:Holiday Railway Days in August
DESCRIPTION:Every Tuesday from August 5th to August 19th\, the Narrow Gauge Railway will be running. \n\n\n\nAdmission to the Museum site is free. \n\n\n\nTrains 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 the Station – pay with cash or pay by card.
URL:https://www.abbeypumpingstation.org/event/holiday-railway-days-in-august
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250817T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250817T163000
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SUMMARY:Summer Family Fun Day
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nAdmission Charges apply\, please click here for details \n\n\n\nThe 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.
URL:https://www.abbeypumpingstation.org/event/summer-family-fun-day-2
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250920T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250921T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T055016
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SUMMARY:Food and Craft Fair
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nThere is a small charge for train 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. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please click here for details \n\n\n\nPlease note: LMTA Membership cards are not valid for entry to this event
URL:https://www.abbeypumpingstation.org/event/food-and-craft-fair
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251004T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251004T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T055016
CREATED:20250914T142846Z
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SUMMARY:Railway Day with Models
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\n\n\nEntrance to the museum is free. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nGet your ticket at the Station – pay with cash or pay by card. \n\n\n\nThere is a museum themed playground and sand pit for the children\, with seating located near by. You can sit with a snack and drink from the Switch Room Cafe\, located in the Beam Engine House. Pay with cash or by card. \n\n\n\nCar Parking is available on the National Space Centre Car Park\, currently £4.00 per vehicle. \n\n\n\nAll Engines and Working Exhibits are subject to availability and safe working.
URL:https://www.abbeypumpingstation.org/event/railway-day-with-models-3
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251021T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251021T160000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Railway Day
DESCRIPTION:Come for a ride on the Narrow-gauge Railway. Peter the Diesel loco will be in charge of the train.  \n\n\n\nThis event is an affordable day out with the children. \n\n\n\nEntrance 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. \n\n\n\nAt 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! \n\n\n\nThere 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. \n\n\n\nThere are also interactive exhibits that both children and adults can use in the Gallery. \n\n\n\nCar Parking is available on the National Space Centre Car Park\, currently £4.00 per vehicle. \n\n\n\nAll Engines and Working Exhibits are subject to availability and safe working.
URL:https://www.abbeypumpingstation.org/event/holiday-railway-day
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251025T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251025T150000
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SUMMARY:Steam with the Team
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 25th October 2025 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdmission to museum galleries is free but tours of the Beam Engine House is by ticket only. \n\n\n\n Maximum group size per tour is 20. Recommended for those aged 10 years and above. \n\n\n\nPlease click here for Ticket Prices \n\n\n\nTours start at 11.00am\, 12.15pm\, 2.00pm and 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. \n\n\n\nTo book tickets\, please click here
URL:https://www.abbeypumpingstation.org/event/steam-with-the-team-2
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251129T110000
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UID:1320-1764414000-1764428400@www.abbeypumpingstation.org
SUMMARY:Steam with the Team
DESCRIPTION:Admission to museum galleries is free but tours of the Beam Engine House is by ticket only. \n\n\n\n Maximum group size per tour is 20. Recommended for those aged 10 years and above. \n\n\n\nPlease click here for Ticket Prices \n\n\n\nTours start at 11.00am\, 12.15pm\, 2.00pm and 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. \n\n\n\nTo book tickets\, please click here
URL:https://www.abbeypumpingstation.org/event/steam-with-the-team-3
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251130T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251130T163000
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UID:1332-1764502200-1764520200@www.abbeypumpingstation.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Steam Day
DESCRIPTION:At the end of November we have our traditional Christmas Event. \n\n\n\nAdmission Charges apply\, please click here for details \n\n\n\nCome down and hear the band playing music in the Beam Engine house with one of the beam engines running. \n\n\n\nThe Transport Shed will be full of exhibits\, including the 3-rail layout in the ‘Smiths Bookstall’ from Leicester London Road Station. \n\n\n\nThe site Narrow-gauge steam railway will be running with decorated coaches and Leonard in charge. Train rides are 50p per person\, under 3 years go for free. \n\n\n\nYou can pay for your ride at the Station – cash only\, or you can buy a train ticket at Reception and pay by card. \n\n\n\nThe Café will be open serving light refreshments throughout the event in the Switch Room\, pay with cash or pay by card. \n\n\n\nIn the Gallery is a model railway with buildings from around Leicester\, how many can you remember? \n\n\n\nSeveral Museum Vehicles will be displayed around the site. \n\n\n\nCome and see Thomas and friends on the Forget-Me_Not Garden railway at the front of the museum. He will be running with decorated wagons.
URL:https://www.abbeypumpingstation.org/event/christmas-steam-day-2
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260217T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260217T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T055016
CREATED:20260116T163343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T151247Z
UID:1357-1771327800-1771344000@www.abbeypumpingstation.org
SUMMARY:Half Term Railway Day
DESCRIPTION:The first outing of the Year for our Narrow-Gauge Railway. \n\n\n\nntrance 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. \n\n\n\nAt 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! \n\n\n\nThere 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. \n\n\n\nThere are also interactive exhibits that both children and adults can use in the Gallery.
URL:https://www.abbeypumpingstation.org/event/half-term-railway-day-2
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260222T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260222T163000
DTSTAMP:20260420T055016
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SUMMARY:Steam Toys in Action
DESCRIPTION: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 \n\n\n\nAdmission Charges apply\, please click here for details \n\n\n\nLeicester’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.  \n\n\n\nEnjoy 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 \n\n\n\nAll events may be subject to change without prior notice. All engines and working exhibits operate subject to availability and safe working.   \n\n\n\nCar parking is available on the National Space Centre Car park\, currently £4.00 per vehicle.
URL:https://www.abbeypumpingstation.org/event/steam-toys-in-action-2
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T055016
CREATED:20260116T163648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T151411Z
UID:1363-1772276400-1772294400@www.abbeypumpingstation.org
SUMMARY:Steam with the Team
DESCRIPTION:Admission to museum galleries is free but tours of the Beam Engine House is by ticket only.  \n\n\n\nMaximum group size per tour is 20 \n\n\n\nRecommended for those aged 10 years and above \n\n\n\nPlease click here for Ticket Prices \n\n\n\nTours 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. \n\n\n\nTo book tickets\, please click here
URL:https://www.abbeypumpingstation.org/event/steam-with-the-team-4
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260328T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260328T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T055016
CREATED:20260121T151122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T151502Z
UID:1408-1774695600-1774713600@www.abbeypumpingstation.org
SUMMARY:Steam with the Team
DESCRIPTION:Admission to museum galleries is free but tours of the Beam Engine House is by ticket only.  \n\n\n\nMaximum group size per tour is 20 \n\n\n\nRecommended for those aged 10 years and above \n\n\n\nPlease click here for Ticket Prices \n\n\n\nTours 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.
URL:https://www.abbeypumpingstation.org/event/steam-with-the-team-5
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260407T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260407T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T055016
CREATED:20260317T144235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T144236Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Railway Day
DESCRIPTION:Come for a ride on the Narrow-gauge Railway. Peter the Diesel loco will be in charge of the train.  \n\n\n\nThis event is an affordable day out with the children. \n\n\n\nEntrance 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. \n\n\n\nAt 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! \n\n\n\nThere 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. \n\n\n\nThere are also interactive exhibits that both children and adults can use in the Gallery. \n\n\n\nCar Parking is available on the National Space Centre Car Park\, currently £4.00 per vehicle. \n\n\n\nAll Engines and Working Exhibits are subject to availability and safe working.
URL:https://www.abbeypumpingstation.org/event/holiday-railway-day-2
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260517T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260517T163000
DTSTAMP:20260420T055016
CREATED:20260407T142121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T142122Z
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SUMMARY:Emergency Services Day
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nAdmission Charges apply\, please click here for details \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nThe Switch Room Cafe will be open for light refreshments\, pay with cash or pay by card. \n\n\n\nBring your own picnic and enjoy your day\, our picnic tables are distributed around the grounds. The Museum themed playground and sandpit are nearby. \n\n\n\nCar Parking is available on the National Space Centre Car Park\, currently £4.00 per vehicle. \n\n\n\nAll Engines and Working Exhibits are subject to availability and safe working.
URL:https://www.abbeypumpingstation.org/event/emergency-services-day-3
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T055016
CREATED:20260407T141921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T142406Z
UID:1435-1779795000-1779811200@www.abbeypumpingstation.org
SUMMARY:Half Term Railway Day
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\n\n\nAt 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! \n\n\n\nThere 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. \n\n\n\nThere are also interactive exhibits that both children and adults can use in the Gallery. \n\n\n\nCar Parking is available on the National Space Centre Car Park\, currently £4.00 per vehicle. \n\n\n\nAll Engines and Working Exhibits are subject to availability and safe working.
URL:https://www.abbeypumpingstation.org/event/half-term-railway-day-8
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