This is our 34th 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…
Saturday 23rd March 2024 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.…
At this event Peter could be the engine running on the railway, make sure you come and have a look which one of our engines is running and maybe have a picture taken. Entrance to the museum is free. There is a small charge for train rides (£0.50), children under 3 years are free. Cash…
Our Narrow-gauge railway will be running, come and have a look which of our four ICC engines could be operating - there might even be more than one. Will Leonard be in steam as well? Come and find out. Wander around the marquee and see the models and railway layouts on display. Entrance to the…
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),…
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! Entrance to the museum is free. There is a small charge for train rides (£0.50), children under 3 years are free. Cash only. There is a museum themed…
It's a Teddy takeover! Have a look at where the Teddies have got to, you might be surprised. Entrance to the museum is free. The Narrow-gauge Railway will be running, with one of our IC locos in charge. Which one? Come and find out. There is a small charge for train rides (£0.50, children under…
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 16 to July 30, 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 6 to August 20, 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…
We will be open on Sunday, despite the Road Closure. Access via the Space Centre to the APS Main Gate. Road Closures: A6 Abbey Lane (Inbound) – (Including Corporation Road – between Wade Street & Sudeley Avenue), works to take place between 15/08/2024 – 18/08/2024. A day out for all the family. Abbey Pumping Station…
Come and have a look at motor vehicles from the past. Remember "The Tiger" from the Esso Petrol advert? Put a Tiger in your tank and maybe find him here. "My Dad had one like that", perhaps find one here, or the one he always wanted? Entrance to the museum is free. The Narrow-Gauge Railway…