Abbey Pumping Station

Holiday Railway Day
2026-04-07 11:30 - 16:00 (Europe/London)
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.
