Abbey Pumping Station
Abbey Pumping Station
Corporation Road
Abbey Lane
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE4 5PX
England
Website
Leicester Museums & Galleries website
www.leicester.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries
Enquiries
Telephone
0116 299 5111
Fax
0116 299 5125
The Abbey Pumping Station is Leicester's Museum of Science and Technology. The museum collects and displays the industrial, technological and scientific heritage of Leicester. The engine house has been preserved and during selected special events the engines can be seen in steam.
Venue Type:
Museum, Science centre, Industrial heritage site
Additional info
For room or venue hire please contact Minaxi Patel on 0116 299 5114.
Collection details
Decorative and Applied Art, Industry, Land Transport, Science and Technology, Social History
Key artists and exhibits
- The museum not only has a collection of working stationary steam engines but also vibrant displays using real artefacts from the past together with interactive hands-on exhibits. Permanent exhibitions include the science and history of public health in Leicester, light and optical science and a nostalgic look at the history of the city's tram system.
Leicester’s Vintage Festival
This two day event celebrates our past- with the sights and sounds of steam and vintage vehicles along with live music, craft stalls and a ride on the museum’s narrow gauge railway behind “Lenny” our steam engine. Visitors are welcome to wear period costume, be it Victorian to 1960s hippies. Throughout the weekend the massive beam engines will be operating in turn, culminating at 3.30pm when three of the Gimson beam engines will be in steam together, possibly the only place in the world where such a wonder can be seen. The LMTA café will be open both days serving refreshments.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
1-5pm
Admission
Adults £3.50 / Children free. 0116 299 5111
Leicester’s Vintage Festival
This two day event celebrates our past- with the sights and sounds of steam and vintage vehicles along with live music, craft stalls and a ride on the museum’s narrow gauge railway behind “Lenny” our steam engine. Visitors are welcome to wear period costume, be it Victorian to 1960s hippies. Throughout the weekend the massive beam engines will be operating in turn, culminating at 3.30pm when three of the Gimson beam engines will be in steam together, possibly the only place in the world where such a wonder can be seen. The LMTA café will be open both days serving refreshments.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
12-5pm
Admission
Adults £3.50 / Children free. 0116 299 5111
Railway Gala Day
Ride behind Leonard the Bagnall steam loco and then enjoy the experience of riding behind the other four internal combustion locos resident at the Pumping Station. All day ride tickets will be available plus the launch of our Railway Guide book. After all this excitement, have a cuppa and cake at our own cafe in the main building, or enjoy your own picnic in the museum’s grounds. Tel: 0116 299 5111 for times & details.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
11am-4:30pm
Admission
Admission free, but there is a small charge for train rides.
Seaside Special Steam Day
Back by popular demand, join us for our 5th seaside day at the Abbey Pumping Station. Enjoy the sun, sea and sand once again, bring your swimsuit and join us on the museum's beach or relax in a deck chair while the children build sand castles. Enjoy all the sights and sounds of a traditional day at the seaside, complete with fairground rides, without the travelling!
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
- Especially for children
When
12-5pm
Admission
Event tickets: Family £8.00, Children / Concessions £2.50 Adults £3.50. (Small charges for train rides, fairground and donkey rides). For more details, call the museum on 0116 299 5111.
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