Summer Family Fun Day

Sun Aug 17 2025 at 12:00 pm to 04:30 pm UTC+01:00

Abbey Pumping Station | Leicester

Leicester Museums & Galleries
Publisher/HostLeicester Museums & Galleries
Summer Family Fun Day
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Join us for a fun, action packed day out for all the family at the 2025 Family Summer Fun Day at Abbey Pumping Station!
Recreating the atmosphere of a village Gala Day with a wide range of stalls, vintage vehicles on display and one of the majestic beam engines in steam.
A fun family event with games to play, plenty to see, and even coal fired chips freshly made from our very own vintage chip van.
The café will also be serving light refreshments on the day.
An array of historic vehicles will be on display in the grounds including Leicester Museum’s collection of historic Fire Engines.
The Steam Locomotive Railway will be running for just 50p per ride. Pay by cash at the station or by card at reception/ café.
Please note: all children must be accompanied by an adult on the diesel driven train rides.
More exciting activities to be announced!

Ticket Prices
Online Booking (Recommended):
Adult (+16 years) £6
Concession (Over 60, Student) £5
Child (5-15 years) £2
Under 5 Free
Family (2 adults and 2 children) £15

On the Door:
Adult (+16 years) £7
Concession (Over 60, Student) £6
Child (5-15 years) £3
Under 5 Free
Family (2 adults and 2 children) £18
Customers who require assistance to attend Abbey Pumping Station events can apply for a free companion ticket. Please email the team at [email protected] or call us during opening hours on 0116 299 5111 for more information.
Event Parking: Parking is located at the National Space Centre situated next to the museum. The Space Centre car park is on Exploration Drive, post code LE4 5NS. The walkway entrance to Abbey Pumping Station is clearly signposted next to the car park. Abbey Pumping Station is also accessible via public transport, walking and cycling routes - visit our 'Find Us' page for more ways to get to the Pumping Station.
https://www.leicestermuseums.org/abbey-pumping-station/find-us/
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Abbey Pumping Station, Tezraftaar, Wallingford Road, Leicester, LE4 5, United Kingdom

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