Have you ever wanted to stoke a huge coal fired boiler or operate the oldest fully working beam engine in the world?
Accompanied by an experienced and knowledgeable volunteer, you can light and stoke the boiler, work with the Duty Engineer, enter areas not normally seen by the public, prepare the engines for steaming, and finally take control of the oldest, working beam engine in the world. Safety briefing and protective clothing will be provided and you will receive a commemorative certificate recording the event.
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Address
Crofton Beam Engines, Crofton, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 3DW
01672 870300
Opening times
Crofton Beam Engines is open for 2024 from Saturday 30th March to Sunday 29th September.
Steaming Opening Hours
Car Park: 10:00 to 17:00
Site: 10:00 to 16:30
Station: 10:30 to 16:00 (last entry at 15:30)
Please see our website for our Non-Steaming opening days and times.
Exclusions and safety measures
Visitors are encouraged to bring a picnic and use our tables in the grounds.
Advance purchase of timed tickets is required for Steaming events only.
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