Crofton Beam Engines
Crofton
Marlborough
Wiltshire
SN8 3DW
Guide Prices
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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Adult (Non-Steaming Days) | £5.50 per ticket |
Under-16s (Non-Steaming Days) | Free |
Prices are a guide only please refer to the Crofton Beam Engines website for more information. Steaming Days: Under-16s free. Please see the Crofton Beam Engines website for Adult Admission prices on Steaming Days. COVID management system in operation on site following current Government guidelines.
Opening Times
2022 (16 Apr 2022 - 25 Sept 2022) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday | Closed* | |
Tuesday | Closed* | |
Wednesday | Closed* | |
Thursday | Closed* | |
Friday | Closed* | |
Saturday | 10:30 | 16:00* |
Sunday | 10:30 | 16:30* |
* All openings are provisional and may be subject to change
Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to changeFacilities
Accessibility
- Guide Dogs Permitted
Catering
- Picnic Site - Tables provided in outside area.
Establishment Features
- Dogs Accepted - well behaved dogs on leads welcome within grounds, recognised Assistance Dogs welcome throughout by arrangement with the Duty Manager on site.
- Toilets - Accessible toilet for disabled and baby changing.
Key Features
- In countryside - Views over the Kennet & Avon Canal
- Of historic, literary or architectural interest
Parking & Transport
- Parking (charge)
Payment Methods
- Delta accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Visa accepted
Specialist Features
- Marketed towards families
- Marketed towards senior citizens
- Marketed towards student/youth
Tours and Demonstrations
- Guided Tours Available for Groups - please contact the venue.
- Guided Tours Available for Individuals - please contact the venue.
Venue Facilities
- Groups Accepted - please contact the venue.
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. The entrance by lock 60 under the tunnel is currently closed. Continue to Lock 58 (Sam Farmer Lock) Cross the road bridge and follow the lane back to the main site entrance.
TripAdvisor

- Excellent178
- Very Good72
- Average4
- Poor3
- Terrible1
Recent Reviews:
- Francis MNew Milton, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesGreat Historical Experience of Early TechnologyMonday, 18th April 2022Visited today Easter Sunday. Surprised to see on TA that’s it’s closed. It was open and working! If your interested in how clever our ancestors were this is the place to go. The sheer size of the... Read full review
- carolyna304Hungerford, United KingdomAlways an interesting visitFriday, 29th April 2022We regularly walk to Crofton along the canal. Then enjoy a nice cup of tea and homemade cake sitting on the benches outside looking down on the boats moving about on the Kennet & Avon Canal below Read full review
- royhS5055RITrip Type:Solo travelLimited access due to covid...thats what I was toldTuesday, 21st June 2022Site needs to advertise that the tunnel from the canal lock to the beam engine site is closed and locked and not in use. Update site content to reflect correct opening times (weekend only) and that... Read full review
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