Step into our industrial and social history
From a time when
Steam was king
What’s On
The Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railway – 31 January
The Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railway – The Best Way to See Snowdonia by Mark Temple, Bristol Branch of the …
| 31 Jan 2020 | |
| 19:00-21:30 | |
£10 to include light refreshments. Cash Bar available. |
The Secret Spitfires in Royal Wootton Bassett – 28 February
We have arranged another opportunity to see The Secret Spitfires, the moving and powerful story of ordinary people who …
| 28 Feb 2020 | |
| 19:00-22:00 | |
£10, to include light refreshments. |
Concorde the Legend in Marlborough – 18 March
The legendary supersonic airliner Concorde is an aviation icon, instantly known and recognised around the globe, a …
| 18 Mar 2020 | |
| 19:00-22:00 | |
£10, to include light refreshments |
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
Have you been involved in some way with Crofton Beam Engines in the past?
Have you been involved in some way with Crofton Beam Engines in the past? Do you know somebody who has? Are you involved with the Kennet & Avon Canal now, or know somebody who is? Maybe living on the canal or working on the canal? Maybe you have a hobby on, or using, the canal?…
Read more Have you been involved in some way with Crofton Beam Engines in the past?
Celebrate “Concorde the Legend” with Crofton Beam Engines!
We are pleased to announce tickets are now on sale for an amazing evening on 18 March celebrating one of the most famous and instantly recognisable aircraft ever built – Concorde the Legend! The groundbreaking supersonic airliner Concorde is an aviation icon, instantly known and recognised around the globe, a marvel of engineering and at…
Read more Celebrate “Concorde the Legend” with Crofton Beam Engines!
Extended Application Deadline – “Women into Heritage Engineering” Project Placements
Would you like to work on the oldest steam engine in the world still working and doing the job it was built for, in the place it was built? If so, read on – and we’ve extended the deadline for applications to 31 January 2020 to allow people a little extra time to apply! Crofton…
Read more Extended Application Deadline – “Women into Heritage Engineering” Project Placements
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”
