Steam with the Team Guided Tours - SOLD OUT

Lectures & Tours
29 October 2022
11:00 - 16:30

£6.00

Event Description

Guided Tour of the magnificent Victorian Beam Engines, once used to pump Leicester's sewage!

Steam with the Team Guided Tours - SOLD OUT

NOW SOLD OUT

Come and join an exclusive Tour of the Beam Engine in action, at Abbey Pumping Station Museum.

A rare opportunity, to descend into the depths of the hidden workings, whilst the massive engines turn above you with the hiss and heat of real steam!

Taking you into generally inaccessible areas:



  • Down into the deep basements.

  • Explore the magnificent pumps on all the different levels.

  • Learn spectacular stories about the site, Museum and history of the Pumping Station.


Why not enjoy some light refreshments at our pop up cafe before or after your tour.

*Pre-booking recommended for these tours:

11am / 12.15pm / 2pm / 3.15pm

*Tours will last approximately 1 hour and are £6.00 per person. Age 10+


Access requirements



Abbey Pumping Station is not fully accessible: Ramped or Level Access, Accessible Toilet facilities, Platform Lift and Evacuation chairs in use. For these Guided Tours, unfortunately there is not wheelchair access to upper or lower levels of the Beam Engine.



Please note: On Saturday 29th October 2022, Abbey Pumping Station Grounds and Museum, will be open to the public at 10.45am, ready for you to commence your tour at 11am.

*Free entry to the grounds and museum.

Please note, there is no car parking on site. Nearest parking is at the adjacent pay and display car park in the Space Centre.
Alternatively, come on your push bike and lock it up in our covered bike rack.

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