Step into our industrial and social history
From a time when
Steam was king
OPEN SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
LOTS OF SPACE FOR PICNICS IN THE GROUNDS
No refreshments are currently available on site.
The picnic area is not under cover. Please note that the only access to the site is via the main gate opposite the car park. No access from the lower canal entrance at lock 60.
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
Summer News
Looking forward to summer weekends at Crofton Summer Steamings There’s no better place to be on a sunny day than beside the Kennet and Avon Canal, with the sights and sounds of steam. (Although we do admit to being slightly biased!) We are delighted to announce our dates for steaming days in July, August and September…
Crofton in Steam : Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 June 2022
Full steam ahead for the Summer! We are open on Saturdays and Sundays and will be in steam on 25 and 26 June 2022, with further steaming dates to be confirmed in July, August and September. Advance booking for steaming days is recommended. We look forward to seeing you there! For all the information you…
Read more Crofton in Steam : Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 June 2022
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…
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”
