Crofton by Night Saturday 27th September
Watch The Stars at Night
We will be holding a special evening event in addition to our normal daytime steaming day. We’ll be running our two beam engines into the twilight with lower than normal lighting in our engine house. This will give an impression of Crofton in the Georgian era when it first operated.
Crofton is located in a ‘dark skies’ area so to help us celebrate our evening steaming when it is fully dark, local astronomers will have their telescopes set up for visitors to marvel at the heavens (weather permitting!).
There will be Astronomy talks and an exhibition in the Side Boiler House. Once it is dark there will be plenty of opportunity to view the night sky. Please dress warmly and do bring binoculars.
Site open from 18:30. Last admissions to Station 20.30.
Light refreshments available from 18:30 until 20:30 at Pizza Lola.
Opening Times
| Car Park | Site | Station |
| 18:30 to 22:00 | 18:30 to 22:00 | 18:30 to 22:00 (last entry 20:30) |
Booking
You can pre-book your tickets to help you plan your visit.
PLEASE NOTE ONLINE TICKET SALES WILL CLOSE SEPTEMBER 26TH
Or just buy your tickets onsite when you visit us on the day.
Admission – Prices
| Ticket Type | Standard |
| Adult (16 and over) | £10.00 |
| Child (under 16) | FREE |
| Carer | FREE |
| Art Fund Member | £10.00 |
| Kennet & Avon Canal Trust Member | £10.00 |
Visitor Information
Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy overlooking the canal and railway.
Please note our picnic area is not under cover.
There is a charge for parking.
Access to the site is via the main gate opposite the car park.
Well behaved dogs on short leads are welcomed on site. Only assistance dogs are allowed in the buildings.
