Christmas Steam Day!

Schedule

Sun Nov 30 2025 at 11:30 am to 04:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Abbey Pumping Station | Leicester, EN

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Celebrate Christmas with the Abbey Pumping Station team!
Enjoy the return of this popular festive event, with one of the Beam Engines in Steam while the band plays Christmas carols. Lots of traditional Christmas toys on show from railways to model steam engines.
Plus vintage vehicles will be on display and the Steam Railway will be running for just 50p per ride on the day (purchase a ticket in the museum or pay by cash at the station platform).
Light refreshments will be available in the Cafe.

Book tickets online or pay with cash at the entrance gate.
Ticket Prices
Online Booking (Recommended):

Adult (+16 years) £6
Concession (Over 60, Student) £5
Child (5-15 years) £2
Under 5 Free
Family (2 adults and 2 children) £15

On the Door:

Adult (+16 years) £7
Concession (Over 60, Student) £6
Child (5-15 years) £3
Under 5 Free
Family (2 adults and 2 children) £18

*Customers who require assistance to attend Abbey Pumping Station events can apply for a free companion ticket. Please email the team at [email protected].

**Event 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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Where is it happening?

Abbey Pumping Station, Corporation Road,Leicester, United Kingdom

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Leicester Museums & Galleries

Host or Publisher Leicester Museums & Galleries

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