Abbey Pumping Station Christmas Steam Day
About this event
Christmas at Abbey Pumping Station! Join us for a fun, festive day out for all the family at the 2026 Christmas Steam Day at Abbey Pumping station!Enjoy vintage vehicles and toys from Christmases past, a festive bass band, crafts and so much more! See the majestic steam powered Gimson Beam Engine in action, originally built in 1891 and expertly restored to working order.Kids and adults alike can enjoy a ride on our Christmas railway, £1 per ride. An array of vehicles will be on display in the grounds including the Leicester Museum’s collection of historic Fire Engines, Leyland and Renown Leicester buses, Hoskins Beer Lorry, Frears & Blacks Bread van. Top it all off with chips from our working coal fired fish and chip van. Here’s just some of the exciting activities to enjoy: - Brass band and festive music - Train rides on our festive railway - See our rare working example of Woolf compound rotative beam engines built by Gimson and Company in full steam! - Historic Fire Engines and vehicles!
Event details
- Date
- Sunday, 29 November 2026
- Start time
- 11:30
Getting there & venue info
Abbey Pumping Station Museum, Corporation Road, Leicester LE4 5PX.
Good to know
What time does Abbey Pumping Station Christmas Steam Day start?
Abbey Pumping Station Christmas Steam Day is on Sunday, 29 November 2026 at Abbey Pumping Station Museum, Leicester. The listed start time is 11:30 (UK time).
What are the set times for Abbey Pumping Station Christmas Steam Day?
Official set times for Abbey Pumping Station Christmas Steam Day haven't been published. The listed start is 11:30. Running orders are usually confirmed by the venue or artist closer to the date, so check their social channels.
Where is Abbey Pumping Station Museum?
Abbey Pumping Station Museum is at Corporation Road, LE4 5PX, Leicester.
