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…
Have a wander around and see the models and railway layouts on display. 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 for free. You…
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! This event is an affordable day out with the children. Entrance to the museum is free. Train rides are £0.50 per person, under 3 yrs travel for free.…
Saturday 26th October 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, 12.15pm, 2.00pm and 3.15pm and each take approximately one…
Saturday 30th November 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, 12.15pm, 2.00pm and 3.15pm and each take approximately one…
At the beginning of December 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…
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! This event is an affordable day out with the children. Entrance to the museum is free. Train rides are £0.50 per person, under 3 yrs travel for free.…
This is our 35th 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 in…
Saturday 29th March 2025 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.…
Have a wander around and see the models and railway layouts on display. 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 for free. You…
This event is an affordable day out with the children. Entrance to the museum is free. Train rides are £0.50 per person, under 3 yrs travel for free. Get your ticket at the station, cash only, or go to Reception where you can pay by card. At this event Peter will be the engine running…