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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. The Engineman's Rest Café is closed. No refreshments are available to purchase on site. 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 only. No access 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. COVID management system in operation on site following current Government guidelines.

Opening Times

2022 (16 Apr 2022 - 25 Sept 2022)
DayTimes
MondayClosed*
TuesdayClosed*
WednesdayClosed*
ThursdayClosed*
FridayClosed*
Saturday10:3016:00*
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

  • 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.

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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:

    • Francis M
      New Milton, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Couples
      Great Historical Experience of Early Technology
      5 of 5 stars
      Monday, 18th April 2022
      Visited 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
    • carolyna304
      Hungerford, United Kingdom
      Always an interesting visit
      3 of 5 stars
      Friday, 29th April 2022
      We 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
    • royhS5055RI
      Trip Type:
      Solo travel
      Limited access due to covid...thats what I was told
      1 of 5 stars
      Tuesday, 21st June 2022
      Site 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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