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Crofton Beam Engines

Step into our industrial and social history from a time when steam was king

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Crofton Beam Engines arial view

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
Safety valve blow off

Late Steaming May 24th & 25th

Crofton Beam Engines offer a fascinating glimpse into Britain’s industrial heritage, showcasing the oldest working …

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
Boiler being stoked

Steaming Weekend July 25th & 26th

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

25 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2026
10:00 - 16:30
View Event DetailsSteaming Weekend July 25th & 26th
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
Two motor cycles

Ride It Day

A celebration of the motorbike Enjoy the wonderful country lanes of Wiltshire, destination Crofton Beam Engines. Whilst …

09 Aug 2026
10:00 - 16:30
View Event DetailsRide It Day
Boiler people standing by boiler in steam

Steaming Weekend August 30th & 31st

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

30 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026
10:00 - 16:30
View Event DetailsSteaming Weekend August 30th & 31st
Showmans traction engine

Grand Finale September 26th & 27th

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

26 Sep 2026 - 27 Sep 2026
10:00 - 16:30
View Event DetailsGrand Finale September 26th & 27th
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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