Step into our industrial and social history
From a time when
Steam was king
OPENING TIMES
WE ARE OPEN ON SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS IN 2022
Check our What’s On page for confirmed steaming days
Non-Steaming Days
Car Park: 10:15 to 16:30
Site: 10:15 to 16:00
Station: 10:30 to 16:00 (last entry at 15:30)
Steaming Days
Car Park: 10:00 to 17:00
Site: 10:00 to 16:30
Station: 10:30 to 16:30 (last entry at 15:30)
The Engineman’s Rest Café is closed until further notice.
You are welcome to bring your own picnic and enjoy it in our extensive grounds, where new picnic tables have been installed.
Explore Crofton’s Engines
A team of dedicated volunteers and staff looks after the whole site. They do that to preserve this amazing landmark from the past in order that you, and future generations, can see how our great, pioneering engineers tackled early developments in motive power and pumping technology. When you visit, you will see why Crofton is regarded as such a gem in the heritage of UK engineering.
Get Involved
Crofton is powered by volunteers! Come and join our friendly team at Crofton Beam Engines, and help to show our wonderful engines and beautiful site to our visitors. We have a wide range of volunteer roles, so there is a task waiting for you whatever your background. Roles include Front of house and tour guides, Engineering, Ground work, Building Maintenance, and Visitor Services.
Latest News
Great News! We are opening for Easter
Crofton’s boiler will steam for the 2022 season Storm Eunice tried to delay us, but the damage she caused to the Engine House roof has been repaired. The scaffolding has been removed, and the site is ready to bask in the photogenic Easter sunshine. Our volunteers have been working hard to prepare for opening, both…
Your Chance to Work With Us!
Part-time Learning and Community Engagement Officer We are looking for a person with a passion for connecting people – in particular young people and families – with heritage. 15 hours/week, £10,000 pa; 2 year contract with possibility of renewal You will work with the General Manager, Assistant Site Manager and volunteers at Crofton to help…
Crofton Boiler Appeal
Crofton Beam Engines Need Your Help Crofton Beam Engines need your help. If we are to steam again in 2022, we need to carry out work on the boiler. It will cost around £30,000. Once this is completed, we would not expect any further major work for around ten years. So please help us raise…
Visit by narrowboat
and stop by on the
Kennet & Avon Canal
A Word from our Patron Phil Harding
“I’ve known Crofton all my life and still enjoy visiting this special place. Crofton is important both as part of Wiltshire’s social history and internationally as a working steam pumping station”
