The Steam Museum
Explore working steam engines, model locomotives, scientific engineering models and an 18th-century walled garden with a cafe.
Opening hours
Open 1-5pm on Sundays and Bank Holidays in April; Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays May-September; Heritage Week August 17-21; Sundays and Bank Holidays in October.
Plan your visit
Weather · Fri, 16 Oct
Scattered cloud
3–11°C · 0.3 mm daytime rain
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Family practicalities
- Pram-friendly (likely)
- Step-free access (likely)
- Café on site
- Toilets (likely)
What to expect
Discover a fascinating collection of working stationary steam engines, model locomotives and historic engineering models housed in a magnificent relocated Victorian Gothic building. Families can also explore the adjacent two-acre Lodge Park Walled Garden with its hidden paths and green spaces, plus enjoy refreshments from the on-site cafe.
More information
- Booking
- No booking required
- Time to allow
- 2-3 hours
- Listed by
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