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Crofton Beam Engines

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Saturday and Sunday – Late May Steaming Weekend

28 May 2022 - 29 May 2022
10.00 - last entry 15.30

Step back in time to the Sights & Sounds of Steam on Saturday 28 May & Sunday 29 May 2022 – 10am – 4.30pm

Update for Sunday 29 May. Advance booking online has ended. Tickets available on the gate for both morning and afternoon self led tours.

On steaming days there is a charge for entry to the grounds.  The admission charge includes entry to the pumping station for a self-led tour.  Adult tickets £10.75 (£12 with Gift Aid).  Accompanied children under 16 free. 

Opening Times for Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 May 2022

No refreshments are available to purchase on site. Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy overlooking the canal and railway.  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.

  • Car Park: 10:00 to 17:00
  • Site: 10:00 to 16:30
  • Station: 10:30 to 16:30 (last self led tour at 15:15)
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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Crofton Beam Engines, Crofton,
Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 3DW 
crofton@katrust.org.uk

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