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Railway Day with Meccano

Meccano modellers get busy! Be inspired by modellers of all ages, building models large and small. Entrance to the museum is free. The Narrow-Gauge Railway will be running, with Leonard the Steam Loco in charge of the train. There is…

Holiday Railway Days in July

Every Tuesday from July 16 to July 30, the Narrow Gauge Railway will be running. Admission to the Museum site is free. Trains operate between 11:30 AM and 4:00 PM. There is a small charge for train rides, currently £0.50.…

Holiday Railway Days in August

Every Tuesday from August 6 to August 20, the Narrow Gauge Railway will be running. Admission to the Museum site is free. Trains operate between 11:30 AM and 4:00 PM. There is a small charge for train rides, currently £0.50.…

Summer Family Fun Day

We will be open on Sunday, despite the Road Closure. Access via the Space Centre to the APS Main Gate. Road Closures: A6 Abbey Lane (Inbound) – (Including Corporation Road – between Wade Street & Sudeley Avenue), works to take…

Railway Day Classic Vehicles

Come and have a look at motor vehicles from the past. Remember "The Tiger" from the Esso Petrol advert? Put a Tiger in your tank and maybe find him here. "My Dad had one like that", perhaps find one here,…

Railway Day with Models

Have a wander around and see the models and railway layouts on display. Entrance to the museum is free. The Narrow-Gauge Railway will be running, with Leonard the Steam Loco in charge of the train. There is a small charge…

Half Term Railway Day

At this event Peter will be the engine running on the railway, make sure you say hello to Peter and even get your photo taken with him! This event is an affordable day out with the children. Entrance to the…

Steam with the Team

Saturday 26th October 2024 Admission to museum galleries is free but tours of the Beam Engine House is by ticket only. Maximum group size per tour is 20. Recommended for those aged 10 years and above. Please click here for…

£9.00

Steam with the Team

Saturday 30th November 2024 Admission to museum galleries is free but tours of the Beam Engine House is by ticket only. Maximum group size per tour is 20. Recommended for those aged 10 years and above. Please click here for…

Christmas Steam Day

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…

Half-Term Railway Day

At this event Peter will be the engine running on the railway, make sure you say "hello" to Peter and even get your photo taken with him! This event is an affordable day out with the children. Entrance to the…

Steam Toys in Action

This is our 35th year of this popular event – See our one of our Beam Engines in steam and enjoy the many miniature steam engines, boats and trains on display Admission Charges apply, please click here for details Leicester’s only…

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