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heritage open days – in person tours

11 September 2023

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Heritage Open Days – In Person Tours

Sunday 17th September 2023

Non-Steaming Event. free Entry.

Join a guided tour on Sunday 17th September to discover more about the industrial past of Crofton’s corner of Wiltshire for FREE!

Built between 1807 and 1809, the Pumping Station supplied water to the highest point of the Kennet & Avon Canal which links London and Bristol. It is a rare survivor of the Industrial Revolution and houses the oldest working Beam Engine in the world, still capable of carrying out its original task in its original location.

Though the Station won’t be in Steam, visitors will have the opportunity to join a one hour tour throughout the Station, led by dedicated knowledgeable volunteers, to learn the fascinating history and engineering of the site.

Tour Times

11am, 12 noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm

Booking is recommended to secure your place

Remaining spaces will be available on the day on a first come first served basis.

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We encourage visitors to make use of our picnic benches on the grounds (no alcohol is allowed on site). There will be no refreshments available to buy on site.

Opening Times

Car ParkSiteTour Times10:30 to 16:3010:30 to 16:0011am, 12 noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm

Cylinder HeadBeam GalleryBoiler HouseLower Picnic LawnVolunteer giving a tour to family visitors

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Kennet and Avon Canal Trust, The Wharf, Couch Lane, Devizes, SN10 1EB

Please note that our office is only staffed on Mondays and Thursdays, 9am to 2pm.

01380 721279  admin@katrust.org.uk

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    • Latest News
    • About us
      • Our History
      • Trust Governance
    • Our branches
      • Bath and Bristol
      • Bradford on Avon
      • Devizes
      • Bruce Boats
      • Hungerford
      • Newbury
      • Reading
    • Book A Trip
      • Barbara McLellan – Bradford on Avon
      • Kenavon Venture – Devizes
      • The Rose – Hungerford
      • Jubilee – Newbury
      • Matilda Too – Reading
      • Bruce Boats – fully accessible day trips & holidays
    • Charter a boat
    • Things to do
      • Visit our historic pumping station
      • Visit our museum
      • Find refreshment
      • Organise a school trip
      • Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
    • Crofton Beam Engines
    • Support us
      • Donate
      • Membership
      • Volunteer
    • Contact us
    • Become a member