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Crofton Beam Engines

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Great Easter Steam Up 5th & 6th April

05 Apr 2026 - 06 Apr 2026
10:00 - 16:30

Crofton Beam Engines Great Easter Steam Up

The first steaming of Crofton’s year. Watch our mighty Beams rise and fall as the engines work to raise water 40 feet from our well to feed the Kennet and Avon Canal.

We will have duck races in our stream (leat) on both days, with prizes for both first and last duck.

Around the grounds there will be an Easter Egg Trail, and a Word Trail. Our craft area will be open for everyone to make a simple Easter Bonnet, a Kennet & Avon Colouring competition. Or just have fun making something.

Opening Times 10:00 – 16:30

Engine House Open 10:30 – 16:00

Car Park Closes 17:00

Booking

Buy your entrance ticket on the door. We will always have plenty of room for visitors.

Admission Prices

Annual Pass Steaming£14.50
Child (under 16)FREE
CarerFREE
Kennet and Avon Canal Trust Member
*with a valid membership card
£7.25
Car Park Close at 17:00FREE

Visitor Information

On steaming days only the “Smithy Tea Room” offers visitors light refreshments and delightful spot to relax during your exploration.

Smithy Tea Room open

Visitors are also welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy overlooking the canal and railway. 

Picnic area

Access to the site is via the main gate opposite the car park or from the lower canal entrance at Lock 60 and up the steps.

Well behaved dogs on short leads are welcomed on site. Only assistance dogs are allowed in the buildings.

Accessibility Guide
working the crofton beam engine
Crofton Beam Engines
kids at crofton beam engines
The Crofton engine
Watching the water pump out
volunteers at crofton beam engines
Vintage cars as Crofton's Steam Gala
Ornate cylinder head
Crofton from Wilton Windmill
working on the engine
Phill Harding driving the engine
Crofton Pumping Station in the snow 2019

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Contact

Crofton Beam Engines, Crofton,
Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 3DW 
crofton@katrust.org.uk

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