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Crofton Beam Engines

Crofton Beam Engines
Crofton
Marlborough
Wiltshire
SN8 3DW

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01672 870300

About

Crofton Beam Engines, set in unspoiled Wiltshire countryside close to the old market town of Marlborough, is an ideal spot for exploring the Kennet and Avon Canal, with The Engineman’s Rest Café, picnic area and gift shop on site. Access to grounds and Café are free of charge (except for the annual Steam Gala). There is an admission charge for the Georgian Grade 1 Listed engine house.

Built over 200 years ago to supply water to the highest point of the canal, it is one of the most important surviving remains of the Industrial Revolution in England. Step back into our industrial and social history and see Crofton’s two steam powered beam pumping engines, the Boulton & Watt dating from 1812 and the Harvey of Hayle built in 1846. The Boulton and Watt is the oldest beam engine in the world still in its original building and capable of doing its original job. Both engines are run on several weekends each year, pumping water into the canal with steam being supplied by a coal-fired, Lancashire boiler, just like it was over 100 years ago.

Guide Prices

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff
Adult (Static)	£4.50 per ticket
Adult (Steam Day)*	£8.00 per ticket
Child (Static) accompanied	Free
Child (Steam Day) accompanied	Free
Concession (Static)	£4.00 per ticket
Senior (Steam Day)*	£7.00 per ticket

* Adult and senior tickets on steam days allow unlimited entry for 12 months.

Opening Times

2017 (8 Apr 2017 - 1 Oct 2017)

* Café and gift shop open every day except Wednesdays
Engine House tours (engines not working) between 11.30am and 4pm every day except Wednesdays
Please see our website for dates of Steaming Days and for information on Open Maintenance Days during our Winter period.

Facilities

Other

Gift Shop

Venue Facilities

Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook. Prior arrangement essential, minimum of 7 days notice.

Key Features

In countryside - Views over the Kennet & Avon Canal
Of historic, literary or architectural interest

Accessibility

Guide Dogs Permitted

Parking & Transport

Parking (charge)

Catering

On-Site café/restaurant - Engineman’s Rest Café serving delicious homemade hot and cold food.
Picnic Site - Tables provided in outside area.

Payment Methods

Delta accepted
MasterCard accepted
Open by appointment outside normal opening times - Private steamings also arranged with minimum of one month’s notice.
Special group rates
Visa accepted

Establishment Features

Dogs Accepted - Well-behaved dogs welcome within grounds, recognised Assistance Dogs welcome throughout.
Toilets

Specialist Features

Marketed towards families
Marketed towards senior citizens
Marketed towards student/youth

Tours and Demonstrations

Demonstrations Given - By prior arrangement.
Educational Visits Accepted - By prior arrangement.
Guided Tours Available for Groups - By prior arrangement. Maximum group size 50.
Guided Tours Available for Individuals - By prior appointment. (Extra charge may apply)

Travel & Trade

Wi-fi available

Map & Directions

Road Directions

Crofton Beam Engines are situated about 5 km (3 miles) south of the A4 between Hungerford and Marlborough. Follow the brown “Beam Engines” signs from that stretch of the A4, the A338 at East Grafton or the A346 at Burbage. For Satnav users, the post code is SN8 3DW.

Public Transport Directions

The nearest rail station is Bedwyn on the Paddington to Exeter line. Walk to the canal, which is adjacent to the station, and take the towpath in a westerly direction for about 3 km (2 miles) and you will see the pumping station on your right by lock 60. Cross the canal here and take the tunnel under the railway and the stairs up to the engine house.

Special Offers

Enjoy a day out at Crofton Beam Engines, set in the idyllic location at Crofton, on the edge of the Kennet & Avon Canal.
Download the discount voucher here: https://www.visitpewseyvale.co.uk/downloads/special-entry-prices-crofton-beam-engines/
to get a special entry price of £6 on a Steaming Day and £3.50 on a non-Steaming Day.
Offer available until Tuesday 19 September 2017. Terms & Conditions apply. No cash alternative.
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Recent Reviews:

23Bel
Hungerford, England, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Couples
Working History
Sunday, 9th July 2017
Really interesting, especiallly on steam days. Such huge machines, beautifully maintained. Lovely to walk around the lake and across the fields too Read full review
Joanna M
Devon, UK
Trip Type:
Family
Pre Father's Day day morning out
Saturday, 17th June 2017
Really lovely place to visit, and the first time for us even though we're pretty local. We were given a personal guided tour which we really weren't expecting but which was great and really... Read full review
Velda2013
Uckfield
Trip Type:
Friends getaway
Mrs Velda reed
Saturday, 10th June 2017
Crofton beam engines was as far as we reached on our recent narrow boat holiday from foxhangers , unfortunately we arrived on Tuesday too late for the bank holiday steam up, we surprised the staff... Read full review

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