Steam with the Team
2026-11-28 11:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London)
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.

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Tours 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.

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Christmas Steam Day
2026-11-29 11:30 - 16:00
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 Leicester London Road Station.

The site Narrow-gauge steam railway will be running with decorated coaches and Leonard in charge. 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.

The Café will be open serving light refreshments throughout the event in the Switch Room, pay with cash or pay by card.

In the Gallery is a model railway with buildings from around Leicester, how many can you remember?

Several Museum Vehicles will be displayed around the site.

Come 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.
