Step into our industrial and social history
From a time when
Steam was king
What’s On
Splendid Summer Steampunk Steaming – 27 & 28 July
Splendid Summer Steampunk Steaming The ultimate Steampunk occasion for 2019!! Steampunk visitors in Crofton Our …
| 27 Jul 2019 – 28 Jul 2019 | |
| 10:30 – 17:00 | |
From £14.00 per adult. |
Crofton Steaming Weekend – 10 & 11 August
Come and join us for a traditional two-day mid-summer steaming of the engines! Enjoy the Engineman’s Rest Cafe, our Old …
| 10 Aug 2019 – 11 Aug 2019 | |
| 10:30-16:30 | |
Normal Steaming Day Pricing |
Crafters & Makers Fair Steaming – 24, 25 & 26 August
Looking for an original, novel gift? Enjoy artisan foods? Fascinated by distinctive, local crafts and the chance to buy …
| 24 Aug 2019 – 26 Aug 2019 | |
| 10:30-16:30 | |
Normal Steaming Day Pricing |
The Engineman’s Rest Cafe
Relax, enjoy and find refreshment with our eats and treats. Open daily ( T, W, T, F, S, S) from 10.30am – 4.30pm
Learning at Crofton
Whether you are a school, college or simply a steam enthusiast we can provide learning opportunities to suit your requirements. From School Tours, Talks and Tours to the general public, Steaming Events and our Personal Steam Experience, we have plenty for you to choose from.
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, Groundwork, Building Maintenance, and Visitor Services.
Latest News
Crofton Team Visit Southampton
The team at Crofton Beam Engines had the pleasure of visiting two fascinating and contrasting heritage visitor attractions in Southampton last Saturday. A party of 22 Crofton volunteers and staff spent the afternoon as guests of Marketing Director Nigel Philpott and the team at SS Shieldhall enjoying a memorable Solent cruise. Like Crofton, SS Shieldhall…
Steampunk Comes to Crofton – 27 & 28 July
Steamhenge (Salisbury & Wiltshire Steampunk) is happy to announce tickets are on sale for its wonderful new steampunk event on 27&28 July in association with Crofton Beam Engines! There will be real steam! There will be steampunks! There will be music from Professor Elemental and Alice’s Night Circus! There will also be food, drink, kids…
Shakespeare at Crofton a Roaring Success!
What a great summer’s evening last night with the thespian ladies of The HandleBards performing Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest’ at Crofton! If you were one of the 116 who came along, we hope you enjoyed it, and thank you for supporting Crofton and the Kennet and Avon Canal Trust! If you came along please give us…
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”
