Steam Toys in Action

Name: Steam Toys in Action
Start: 2025-02-23T12:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-02-23T16:30:00+00:00
Location: Abbey Pumping Station

Schedule

Sun Feb 23 2025 at 12:00 pm to 04:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Abbey Pumping Station | Leicester, EN

Join us for a nostalgic day out for all the family, step back in time and enjoy the fantastic variety of steam powered engines, toys, boats and trains on display. Visitors will have the chance to see the majestic steam powered Beam Engine in action and take a ride behind the Steam Locomotive.
An array of vintage vehicles will be on display in the grounds including Leicester Corporation buses and Tower Wagon, Leicester Museums and galleries collection of historic Fire Engines, Electric Milk Float, Electric Bread Van, Hoskins Ales truck and many more!
The vintage coal fired Chip Van will be in action, selling freshly fried chips and the Cafe will also be open for refreshments.
The Steam Railway will be running for just 50p per ride on the day. Pay by cash at the station or by card at reception/ café.
*Image Copywright Jerry Toach

Ticket Prices:
Online Booking:
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].
Please note: all children must be accompanied by an adult on the Steam Railway train rides.
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.