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Experience the power of steam and step back in time at Claymills Victorian Pumping Station in Burton upon Trent. This fascinating working museum showcases the town’s industrial heritage with fully restored steam engines, a historic workshop, and interactive exhibits.

Regular Open Days (Static Viewing):

• Thursdays (10:00am – 4:00pm)
• Saturdays (10:00am – 4:00pm)

Steaming Days

On Steaming Days, the station comes alive with the sights, sounds, and smells of working steam engines. Our dedicated volunteers fire up the massive 30ft Lancashire boilers, powering the impressive five-storey-high beam engines, historic dynamos, and more than 25 ancillary stationary engines.

Steaming Dates (10:00am – 5:00pm):

• February 22nd, 23rd
• Easter: April 20th, 21st
• Early May Bank Holiday: May 4th, 5th
• Spring Bank Holiday: May 25th, 26th
• Summer Bank Holiday: August 24th, 25th
• September 27th, 28th
• November 1st, 2nd

Visitors can enjoy:

• Guided tours with expert volunteers
• Children’s activities and interactive exhibits
• Traditional Victorian workshop demonstrations
• The Stoker’s Rest Café serving homemade cakes and light meals

Open Days (Non-Steaming)

On non-steaming days, visitors can explore the station at their own pace, with guided tours available on select days.

Special Open Days and Events (10:00am – 5:00pm):

• Miniature Steam Engines – June 14th, 15th
• Model Railway and Engineering Exhibition – July 12th, 13th
• Land Rover Day – August 10th
• Heritage Open Days – September 13th, 20th

Guided Tours on Non-Steaming Days – Available at 11:00am and 1:00pm, starting from Stoker’s Rest Café.

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