Steam Toys In Action

Celebrate the magic of steam at Abbey Pumping Station’s Steam Toys in Action day!

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 Narrow gauge Railway.

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! Plus the ‘Forget me Not’ mini railway, built and maintained by the dedicated volunteers of the Leicester Museums Technology Association! Will be running.

The vintage coal fired Chip Van will be in action, selling freshly fried chips and the Cafe will also be open for refreshments.

The Narrow gauge Railway will be running for just 50p per ride on the day. Pay by cash at the station or by card at reception/ café.

Ticket s

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)

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)

Customers who require assistance to attend Abbey Pumping Station events can apply for a free companion ticket. Please email the team at aps@leicester.gov.uk.

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.