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Christmas Steam Day
1 December 2024 @ 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM
At the beginning of December we have our traditional Christmas Event.
Admission Charges apply, please click here for details
Come down and hear the band playing music in the Beam Engine house with one of the beam engines running.
The Transport Shed will be full of exhibits, including the 3-rail layout in the ‘Smiths Bookstall’ from Leicester London Road Station.
The site Narrow-gauge steam railway will be running with decorated coaches and Leonard in charge. Train rides are 50p per person, under 3 years go for free.
You can pay for your ride at the Station – cash only, or you can buy a train ticket at Reception and pay by card.
The Café will be open serving light refreshments throughout the event, in the Switch Room.
In the Gallery is a model railway with buildings from around Leicester, how many can you remember?
Several Museum Vehicles will be displayed around the site.
Come and see Thomas and friends on the Forget-Me_Not Garden railway at the front of the museum. He will be running with decorated wagons.