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Crofton Beam Engines

Crofton Pumping Station, Crofton, MARLBOROUGH, SN8 3DW

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The oldest working beam engine in the world still in its original building and still doing its original job, the Boulton and Watt 1812, can be found in this rural spot. Its companion is a Harvey's of Hayle of 1845. Both are steam driven, from a hand-stoked, coal-fired boiler, and pump water into the summit level of the Kennet and Avon Canal with a lift of 40ft.

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Tel: 01672 870300
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Prices

In Steam wknd: £8 (yearly season ticket) (ch under 16 free, pen £7). Non-In Steam days: £4.50 (ch under 16 free, pen £4)

Opening times

Open 9 Mar-6 Oct, daily 10.30-5 (last entry 4.30). 'In Steam' selected dates Mar-Sep, call to check

Facilities

Picnic area.
Café.
Parking.
Coach parties welcome (must pre-book, advance meal orders req'd for large groups).
Giftshop.

Crofton Beam Engines

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Directions

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signed from A4/A338/A346 & B3087 at Burbage

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