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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.  Toilets and a picnic area on site. Refreshments are available to purchase on site on steaming days.  On non-steaming days entrance to the site is free, with an admission charge for the Georgian Grade 1 Listed engine house to view the static engines. On steaming days there is an entrance charge to the site, which includes admission to the engine house.  Please see https://www.croftonbeamengines.org/ for scheduled steaming days.
 
Public access to the site is by the main gate also from the lower canal entrance at lock 60.
 
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. 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 TypeTicket Tariff
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.

Opening Times

2025 (20 Apr 2025 - 28 Sept 2025)
DayTimes
MondayClosed*
TuesdayClosed*
WednesdayClosed*
ThursdayClosed*
FridayClosed*
SaturdayClosed*
Sunday10:3016:30*

* All openings are provisional and may be subject to change

Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Assistance Dogs
  • Free admission for dedicated assistants / carers
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Catering

  • Picnic Site - Tables provided in outside area. Pop Up Refreshments on Steaming days.

Children & Infants

  • Accept children all ages
  • Baby Changing Facilities

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.
  • Event venue - Steam Experience Days
  • Groups Welcome
  • Picnic Area
  • Toilets - Accessible toilet for disabled and baby changing.

Key Features

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

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
  • Themed Events

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Guided Tours Available for Groups - please contact the venue.
  • Guided Tours Available for Individuals - self guided tours - please contact the venue.

Venue Facilities

  • Groups Accepted - please contact the venue.

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Map & Directions

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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.

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    Recent Reviews:

    • Traveler744753
      Bath, United Kingdom
      Excellent
      5 of 5 stars
      Monday, 28th April 2025
      This is a fabulous day out, an really interesting part of industrial heritage in a lovely setting. Helpful guides, a nice tea room and lovely walks. Exceeded expectations. Read full review
    • tinavJ927WK
      Bournemouth, United Kingdom
      Awesome feat of industrial revolution engineering set in beautiful countryside.
      5 of 5 stars
      Monday, 5th May 2025
      In the beautiful countryside along the Avon and Kennet canal, sits the awesome 200 + year old Croften beam engine still performing the job it was created for, pumping water into the summit of the... Read full review
    • Daniel W
      Wonderful to see them in action
      5 of 5 stars
      Tuesday, 6th May 2025
      Well worth a visit, especially on a steam up day. I visited on drive it day so a nice collection of classic cars in the car park as well. Read full review
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