Family Summer Steam Weekend!
Family Friendly
Seasonal
Event Description
Join us for a fun, action packed event for all the family!
Recreating the atmosphere of a village Gala Day with a wide range of stalls, vintage vehicles on display and the chance to experience the majestic beam engines in steam.
A fun family event with games to play, plenty to see, and even coal fired chips freshly made from our very own vintage chip van.
The café will also be serving light refreshments.
An array of vehicles will be on display in the grounds including the Leicester Museum’s collection of historic Fire Engines and buses.
Here’s just some of the exciting activities to enjoy:
- Ride behind the Steam Locomotive £1 per ride on the day (purchase a ticket at the station platform).
- Vintage coal fired Chip Van
- Gin & Cocktail Bar
- Music with the vintage fair organ
- Vintage Games & Stalls
Ticket Prices:
Online Booking:
- Adult (+16 years) £7
- Concession (Over 60, Student) £6
- Child (5-15 years) £3
- Under 5 Free
- Family (2 adults and 2 children) £17
On the Door:
- Adult (+16 years) £8
- Concession (Over 60, Student) £7
- Child (5-15 years) £4
- Under 5 Free
- Family (2 adults and 2 children) £20
Customers who require assistance to attend Abbey Pumping Station events can apply for a free companion ticket. Please email the team at museumevents@leicester.gov.uk or call us during opening hours on 0116 299 5111 for more information.
Event Parking: Parking is located at the National Space Centre situated next to the museum. The Space Centre car park is on Exploration Drive, post code LE4 5NS. The walkway entrance to Abbey Pumping Station is clearly signposted next to the car park.
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