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.
Steam Experience
Have you ever wanted to stoke a huge coal fired boiler or operate the oldest fully working beam engine in the world? Please check later for 2025 dates.
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.
Latest News
Annual Boiler Safety Steam Test Inspection
Ensuring Safety and Efficiency in Heritage Engineering Crofton Beam Engines, an iconic piece of British industrial heritage. Had its annual boiler safety steam test inspection on March 25th. It ensures our continued operation and upholds the highest standards of safety. This rigorous process is crucial for maintaining the integrity of our historic steam engines and…
The Boiler House Georgian Lantern window & Engine House windows Appeal
Georgian Lantern window & Engine House windows damaged by weather. The Boiler House Georgian Lantern window & Engine House windows have been damaged by weather. Crofton’s unique Georgian lantern window, situated on the roof of our boiler house, built in 1809, needs restoration. At the same time, the windows on the Engine House are also…
Read more The Boiler House Georgian Lantern window & Engine House windows Appeal
Ron Plaster
Ron Plaster – a personal tribute Ron Plaster, who was one of the original restorers of Crofton, died in December 2024 ending a link with Crofton Pumping Station stretching back 60 years. His funeral was attended by some 200 people and a traction engine. He will be sorely missed in the world of engineering restoration.…
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”
