Crofton Beam Engines
Step into our industrial and social history from a time when steam was king
Full steam ahead for the Summer! We are open on Saturdays and Sundays and will be in steam on 25 and 26 June 2022, with further steaming dates to be confirmed in July, August and September. Advance booking for steaming days is recommended. We look forward to seeing you there! For all the information you …
Crofton’s boiler will steam for the 2022 season Storm Eunice tried to delay us, but the damage she caused to the Engine House roof has been repaired. The scaffolding has been removed, and the site is ready to bask in the photogenic Easter sunshine. Our volunteers have been working hard to prepare for opening, both …
Part-time Learning and Community Engagement Officer We are looking for a person with a passion for connecting people – in particular young people and families – with heritage. 15 hours/week, £10,000 pa; 2 year contract with possibility of renewal You will work with the General Manager, Assistant Site Manager and volunteers at Crofton to help …
Crofton Beam Engines Need Your Help Crofton Beam Engines need your help. If we are to steam again in 2022, we need to carry out work on the boiler. It will cost around £30,000. Once this is completed, we would not expect any further major work for around ten years. So please help us raise …
Twelve Days of Crofton We joined in with the Museums in Wiltshire #12DaysOfMuseumObjects (and people!) leading up to the end of December 2021. Great fun, and quite a challenge matching up the numbers. It doesn’t scan very well, except for ‘Five Square Head-ed Bolts.” Will try harder next year! We wish a Happy Healthy New …
Crofton 2021 Highlights Despite the problems caused by covid. Crofton Beam Engines was still able to open to the public during 2021. Enjoy some of the highlights from this past year. That helped bring Crofton back into steam once more after a break of over two years.
Thank you to all our visitors at the first Winter Works Open day this year (27 November) for making the journey to see behind the scenes at Crofton despite the atrocious weather. Thank you also for your very kind donations to help keep Crofton steaming into the future. Information on how we are following Government …
The Archimedes Screw Pump at Crofton receives TLC from the experts We have been reflecting on a challenging 2021 season. Visitors were welcomed back on 22 May, in line with government guidance, and thanks to our our amazing volunteers who worked flat out to create a safe environment for viewing the static engines and later …
Coming up to the end of the summer season and it’s busier than ever at Crofton! The August Bank Holiday steaming was one of the busiest we have known, and for once the late season weather was on our side. It was a great opportunity to spread the word among our visitors about the launch …
Don’t miss the last steaming days of the season at Crofton! At the July steaming, the Boulton and Watt engine challenged the Crofton Beam Team by developing a hitch. Even with the attention lavished by our volunteers, things don’t always go to plan! The engine was brought to a standstill, and visitors were treated to …
A rare chance to see conservation work in progress Our example of this ingenious form of pump, from the days before steam, was recovered from the Kennet and Avon Canal at Hungerford in 1973. It arrived at Crofton during 2010 and has been on display in a custom-built shelter on site. However, time and the …
Friday 10th September 2021 Virtual Tour of Crofton Beam Engines: 1000-1100 & 1300-1400 & 1430-1530 Our Cornish Connection Talk: 1130-1200 Join us for a day of virtual tours around the Crofton Engines and a talk on Our Cornish Connection over Zoom. Learn about how and why the station came to be from the comfort of …
