Crofton Beam Engines
Step into our industrial and social history from a time when steam was king
The 1812 Boulton & Watt Beam Engine will be steaming again on 24 July. Advance purchase of timed tickets to the site is recommended for Saturday 24 July. A pre-paid timed ticket will guarantee entry We will be firing up the boiler on the Saturday only. We will be open, but not steaming, on Sunday …
A huge thank you to all our visitors who came to the Crofton Steam Event A huge thank you to all our visitors who came to the Crofton Steaming Event on June 26 & 27 to enjoy a piece of living industrial history. Also, a special thank you to our dedicated volunteers who worked tirelessly …
Father’s Day on 20th June Crofton Beam Engines To celebrate Father’s Day on 20th June Crofton Beam Engines are offering half price tickets to view the Beam Engines on a non steaming open day. The offer is open to Fathers and Grandfathers when accompanied by their child or grandchild (of any age)
In-Steam Boiler Inspection & Engine Trials Crofton Beam Engines recently completed an in-steam boiler inspection and engine trials. The inspection went well with multiple demonstrations of the steam release valve. And this was the first time the engine has run for 18 months. A final decision for the first steaming date will be made on …
Boiler warm up Lighting Crofton Beam Engines boiler for the first time since 2019. Although we are not currently steaming. This marks the next phase of Crofton Beam Engines returning to steam in 2021. The boiler is being slowly warmed up over the next couple of days ready for final inspections, and steam tests. Then …
#ThanksToYou With Guidebooks! Every week National Lottery players raise £30 million for good cause projects, like ours. That’s why we’re pleased to be taking part in National Lottery Open Week, which celebrates the contribution of National Lottery players in supporting good causes over the past 26 years To thank National Lottery players for their support, …
Crofton Beam Engines reopened 22 May 2021 After months of closure because of a Covid lockdown. Restrictions have slowly started to ease. Crofton Beam Engines is now able to welcome visitors back. Here is a quick look behind the scenes for you, as our team of volunteers prepare this 200 year old industrial heritage site …
Crofton Beam Engines will be open Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 May 2021 Then we will be open Saturdays and Sundays going forward. All of our dedicated staff and volunteers have been busy working to prepare the station ready for your visit. We are not in steam yet . Please check back for the latest …
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh We are saddened to hear of the death of the Duke of Edinburgh, and recall his visit to Crofton in 1976.
Spring has arrived at Crofton Beam Engines As spring arrives there are lots of preparation works taking place at Crofton Beam Engines ready for our first scheduled opening of the year on 22 May 2021. Subject to the latest government covid 19 guide lines. Dedicated volunteers have been busily working inside and outside on a …
Easter Craft Virtual Workshop Sadly we can’t open this Easter as we did in ‘normal times’ so we are bringing the Easter crafts we planned to you! Hop over to our ‘What’s On’ page for step-by-step instructions at our Easter Crafts Virtual Workshop
It has been a c.£900,000, three year project (2017-2020), grant financed by the National Lottery Heritage Fund (‘The Fund’), through National Lottery Players. Crofton Pumping Station is owned by the Kennet and Avon Canal Trust (KACT), a charitable company. None of this could have been achieved without the commitment of the Trustees of the Kennet …
