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Crofton Beam Engines

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Events

Tuesday Work Days Throughout The Year

Tuesday Work Days 10:00 – 14:00 Crofton workdays are every Tuesday throughout the year except the 22nd and 29th of …

08 Jan 2026 - 17 Dec 2026
10:00 to 14:00

Free entry, suggested donation of £5 per head would be welcome!

View Event DetailsTuesday Work Days Throughout The Year
Frank Whittle poster

Frank Whittle – The Jet Pioneer

The Jet Pioneer – April 22nd This promises to be a fascinating evening. Crofton Beam Engines in conjunction with …

22 Apr 2026
19:00

£12

View Event DetailsFrank Whittle – The Jet Pioneer

Drive It Day April 26th

On steaming days only the “Smithy Tea Room” offers visitors light refreshments and delightful spot to relax …

26 Apr 2026
10:00 - 15:00
View Event DetailsDrive It Day April 26th
Crofton boiler being stoked

Early Steaming May 3rd & 4th

Early Steaming May 3rd & 4th As well as steaming, there will be another chance to join in our duck race and join …

03 May 2026 - 04 May 2026
10:00 - 16:30
View Event DetailsEarly Steaming May 3rd & 4th
Crofton Beam Gallery

Non Steaming Day May 10th

Non Steaming Day May 10th A non steaming day offers a unique and equally enriching experience. Site & Engine House …

10 May 2026
10:30 - 16-00
View Event DetailsNon Steaming Day May 10th
Crofton Boiler

Non Steaming Day May 17th

Non Steaming Day May 17th A non steaming day offers a unique and equally enriching experience. Site & Engine House …

17 May 2026
10:30 - 16:00
View Event DetailsNon Steaming Day May 17th
Safety valve blow off

Late Steaming May 24th & 25th

Come and see Crofton Beam Engines. The oldest working steam engines in the world still performing their original task. …

24 May 2026 - 25 May 2026
10:00 - 16:30
View Event DetailsLate Steaming May 24th & 25th
Cylinder Head

Non Steaming Day June 7th

Non Steaming Day June 7th A non steaming day offers a unique and equally enriching experience. Site & Engine House …

07 Jun 2026
10:30 - 16:00
View Event DetailsNon Steaming Day June 7th
A view of Crofton pumping station fro the canal

Non Steaming Day June 14th

Non Steaming Day June 14th A non steaming day offers a unique and equally enriching experience. Site & Engine House …

14 Jun 2026
10:30 - 16:00
View Event DetailsNon Steaming Day June 14th
K & A Celebration Logo

Celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Kennet and Avon Canal Trust. June 20th & 21st

75th Anniversary of The Kennet & Avon Canal Trust. June 20th & 21st The Kennet and Avon Canal Trust is our …

20 Jun 2026 - 21 Jun 2026
10:00 - 16:30
View Event DetailsCelebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Kennet and Avon Canal Trust. June 20th & 21st

Non Steaming Day June 28th

Non Steaming Day June 28th A non steaming day offers a unique and equally enriching experience. Site & Engine House …

28 Jun 2026
10:30 - 16:00
View Event DetailsNon Steaming Day June 28th
A view of Crofton pumping station

Non Steaming Day July 5th

Non Steaming Day July 5th A non steaming day offers a unique and equally enriching experience. Site & Engine House …

05 Jul 2026
10:30 - 16:00
View Event DetailsNon Steaming Day July 5th
View of pumping stattion from leat

Non Steaming Day July 12th

Non Steaming Day July 12th A non steaming day offers a unique and equally enriching experience. Site & Engine House …

12 Jul 2026
10:30 - 16:00
View Event DetailsNon Steaming Day July 12th
A view of the leat

Non Steaming Day July 19th

Non Steaming Day July 19th A non steaming day offers a unique and equally enriching experience. Site & Engine House …

19 Jul 2026
10:30 - 16:00
View Event DetailsNon Steaming Day July 19th
West view of pumping station

Non Steaming Day August 2nd

Non Steaming Day August 2nd A non steaming day offers a unique and equally enriching experience. Site & Engine House …

02 Aug 2026
10:30 - 16:00
View Event DetailsNon Steaming Day August 2nd
working the crofton beam engine
Crofton Beam Engines
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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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