Steam with the Team Guided Tour October 2026

Event Description

Come and join an exclusive Tour of the Beam Engine in action

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

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

Taking you into normally 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

Tour Dates:

• Saturday 24th October 

Tour Times:

11am / 11:30am / 12:00pm / 12:30pm  / 2:00pm (sold out) / 2:30pm (limited availability)

Tickets:

£11 adults, £10 concessions over 65s and under 16s .

Groups of 10+ are £9.50 per person. For group bookings email the team at museumevents@leicester.gov.uk 

Tours will last approximately 1 hour , suitable for ages 10+. Each tour can accommodate 20 visitors.

Café for light refreshments will be available.

To know before you book tickets:

• Not suitable for children under 10 years of age.


• Since these are running engines and the tour involves going to the basement, under the running engines, there’s a possibility of droplets of water, oil or grease in the surroundings. This is beyond the control of the organisers or the operators of the engine. Please be aware of this and wear appropriate clothing.


• Please be aware that this tour is not fully accessible. 

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

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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