Steam with The Team Guided Tours

Event Description

Guided Tour of the magnificent Victorian Beam Engines, once used to pump Leicester's sewage!

Come and join an exclusive Tour of the Beam Engine in action, at Abbey Pumping Station Museum.

A rare opportunity, to descend into the depths of the hidden workings, whilst the massive engines turn above you with the hiss and heat of real steam!

Taking you into generally inaccessible areas:

• Down into the deep basements.


• Explore the magnificent pumps on all the different levels.


• Learn spectacular stories about the site, Museum and history of the Pumping Station.

Tour Times:

11am / 12.15pm / 2pm / 3.15pm

Tickets £6.00

Tours will last approximately 1 hour , suitable for ages 10+

To know before you book tickets:

• Not suitable for children under 10 years of age.


• Since these are running engines and the tour involves going to the basement, under the running engines, there’s a possibility of droplets of water, oil or grease in the surroundings. This is beyond the control of the organisers or the operators of the engine. Please be aware of this and wear appropriate clothing.

Pre-booking recommended, online or in person/phone at any Leicester Museum and Visit Leicester.

Access requirements: Abbey Pumping Station is not fully accessible: Ramped or Level Access, Accessible Toilet facilities, Platform Lift and Evacuation chairs in use. For these Guided Tours, unfortunately there is not wheelchair access to upper or lower levels of the Beam Engine.

Advisory: On Saturday 26th November 2022, The Gates to Abbey Pumping Station Grounds and Museum, will be open at 10.45am for participants in the tours, ready for you to commence your tour at 11am. The Museum will be open for you to explore as well, before or after your tour.

Please note, there is no car parking on site. Nearest parking is at the adjacent pay and display car park in the Space Centre.

Alternatively, come on your push bike and lock it up in our covered bike rack.

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