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Crofton Beam Engines

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Restricted Steaming : Sunday 28 & Bank Holiday Monday 29 August 2022

28 Aug 2022 - 29 Aug 2022
10:00 - 16:30

Steaming on Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday (open, but not in steam on Saturday)

Update: Due to the restrictions on availability of water within the canal our current plans are to have a shortened steaming day on both Sunday 28 and Monday 29 August 2022.

Online booking has now ended. Lots of space on tours throughout the day. Open 10:00 – 16:30.

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.  Adults £10.75, including car park charge. (£12 with Gift Aid).  Accompanied children under 16 free.  Discounts for Kennet and Avon Canal Trust members and National Art Pass holders.

Last entry to the site and station will be at 15:00.

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

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. That gate is locked.

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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