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About
Museum of Power's Christmas Fair includes a market with gifts and crafts. The Astaria Model Village is open, the tea room will be serving tasty refreshments and 'Marshall' the Lilleshall pumping engine will be run by air and other oil / diesel engines will be running.
There will be special tickets that include a train ride to visit Santa, with refreshments and a gift for the child.
Housed in a former Water Pumping Station, the museum contains a fascinating collection of power-related exhibits that will interest the young and the not so young, with many working examples of various power sources, machinery, equipment and tools. The most important exhibit is the 'Lilleshall' triple expansion steam pump which is now back on steam after 50 years.
On non-event days there is a small charge for entry to the museum, however visitors can explore the seven acres of grounds and riverside walks for free. Visitors can climb the observation platform or choose from an extensive selection of refreshments and treats for every age in the relaxing Tea Room.
Outside in the grounds, more attractions can be found including a model village, a picnic area and the ever-popular miniature railway providing rides at selective events. There is plenty to do and see for adults and children alike at the Museum of Power.
In 2013 the museum was awarded “Engineering Heritage Listed Status” by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
Book Tickets
Guide Prices
Entry with Santa visit, children £12, adults £8 (sold out on the Sunday)
Standard entry, adults £8, concessions £7, children 5-15 £5, under 5s free
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Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled access
- Disabled toilets
- Wheelchairs available
Catering
- On-site catering
- On-site light refreshments
- Picnic site
Children
- Baby changing facilities
- Children welcome
Groups
- Facilities for educational visits
- Facilities for groups
Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities
- Facilities for corporate hospitality
- Wedding receptions
Parking
- Free Parking
Property Facilities
- Dogs Accepted
- Gift shop
- Public toilets
- Smoking not allowed
Site Features
- Welcome Host
Target Markets
- Accepts groups
- Coach parties accepted
Map & Directions
Road Directions
By Road:From A12, Junction 20a/b (Hatfield Peverel). Follow B1129 for 3 miles. Car park on right.By Public transport: Timetables and information can be accessed via the public transport information partnership Traveline South East. Traveline allows you to plan journeys from and to a postcode, postal address, town or village, named station or stop, or point of interest. Call 0871 200 2233 to speak to an operator and plan your journey, or log onto www.travelinesoutheast.org.uk and simply type in where you are travelling from and to for a detailed trip summary.First Essex 73 bus service which runs between Maldon and Chelmsford.Accessible by Public Transport: Hatfield Peverel station is 3 miles away.
