Address, Telephone, E-mail Address and SatNav Postcode
Crofton Beam Engines, Crofton, Nr Marlborough, Wiltshire SN8 3DW.
Telephone: 01672 870300
What3Words: ///builds.wiser.exploring Is our site entrance location.
E-mail: crofton@katrust.org.uk
Site Entrances
Visitors can access the site through either the Main Gate opposite the car park, or from from the Lower Canal Entrance at Lock 60 on the canal below the Station.
Refreshments (Steaming Days Only)
From our “Smithy Tea Room” we will be serving tea, coffee and a variety of soft drinks as well as cakes, biscuits and other delights to keep you sustained while visiting the engines and meeting our wonderful volunteers. Open 10:30 – 16:00
Picnics and Refreshments
You are welcome to bring your own picnic and enjoy it in our extensive grounds, where new picnic tables have been installed.
Dogs Policy
We welcome Assistance Dogs throughout the site without restriction. We welcome all dogs on leads in the grounds, but not inside the Boiler and Engine Houses. There is a designated area to tether dogs outside the Boiler House and water bowls are provided.
Smoking
No smoking inside the building.
Guidebooks
We have a selection of guidebooks available for visitors to purchase:
The Crofton Pumping Station Guide which is a 38-page visitor guide providing a succinct history and information about the site and the engines. £4 + postage and packaging.
The Crofton Story by Ian Broom is the definitive history and guide to Crofton Beam Engines providing a complete and authoritative history. £15 + postage and packaging.
Crofton in the 20s – information to follow. £3 + postage and packaging.
Crofton Families – information to follow. £4 + postage and packaging.
The Kennet and Avon Canal – information to follow. £10 + postage and packaging.
Guidebooks are on sale on summer open days, winter works open days, at special events and can also be purchased by mail order by contacting the Site Office.
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