Follow The Steam
Visiting Crofton Beam Engines
A visit to Crofton Beam Engines is a journey into the heart of industrial history. The site offers a rare opportunity to see original steam engines. Learn about the engineering marvels of the past, and enjoy the beautiful setting of Wiltshire. Whether you are a history buff, a family looking for an educational outing, or simply someone seeking a unique experience, Crofton Beam Engines provide an unforgettable visit.
Get Involved
Come and join our friendly team at Crofton Beam Engines, and help to show our wonderful engines and beautiful site to our visitors. You don’t have to be interested in steam engines. You can welcome our visitors, help with a pop-up cafe, or keep our grounds looking the best for our visitors to enjoy. These are some of the ways you can help. We’d love to see you here.
Refreshments (Steam Days Only)
While you are at Crofton on a Steaming Day .We will be serving tea, coffee and a variety of soft drinks as well as cakes, biscuits and other delights to keep you sustained while visiting the engines and meeting our wonderful volunteers. Open 10:30 to 16:00.
Steam Experience
Have you ever wanted to stoke a huge coal fired boiler or operate the oldest fully working beam engine in the world?
Latest News
A possible coal alternative?
Crofton Beam Engines – Trials an alternative to coal. For over 200 years Crofton Beam Engines has always burnt coal as the fuel for heating water in the boiler to produce steam to drive the beam engines. Crofton Beam Engines did another steam test earlier this year using a bio fuel made from rape seed…
Teddy Bears Picnic
Annual Teddy Bears Picnic on Sunday 8th June. Crofton Beam Engines will be hosting their annual Teddy Bears Picnic on Sunday 8th June. Bring a picnic lunch, your favourite stuffed animal and the family to Crofton for lawn games, stories, a teddy bear trail and crafts. Join one of our two 20-minute Story Sessions in…
Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves.
The ladies have control. During our recent Early May Steaming Weekend. Two of our Crofton lady volunteers had control of the driving platform on the Harveys of Hale 1846 beam engine. They both Demonstrated their driving skills with great confidence, and had fun at the same time. If you missed them, they will be back…
Visit by narrowboat
and stop by on the
Kennet & Avon Canal
A Word from our Patron Phil Harding
“I’ve known Crofton all my life and still enjoy visiting this special place. Crofton is important both as part of Wiltshire’s social history and internationally as a working steam pumping station”
