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Abbey Pumping Station Free Visit

Free entry on general opening days to Leicester’s industrial museum, with hands-on exhibits and historic engines.

Ongoing · Mon, Jul 13 – Thu, Dec 31, 2026
Abbey Pumping Station • Leicester
Free Activity
Free
Child Friendly
In person
No booking needed
✓ Just turn up
Event information

Abbey Pumping Station Free Visit offers a friendly, welcoming space for families. Taking that first step to join in can feel daunting, but a warm welcome often makes all the difference.

About this event

The Abbey Pumping Station offers a quiet, fascinating space to explore Leicester’s industrial heritage. You can wander through the museum to see the historic engines up close and try out the various hands-on exhibits that bring local science and transport history to life. It is a lovely, free place to spend a few hours at your own pace, away from the rush of the everyday. The surroundings feel calm and open, making it an easy way to spend an afternoon looking at something truly different.

Whether you love history, have an interest in engineering, or are simply looking for a new family day out, you will feel at home here. There is no rush, so you can explore everything exactly as you like. We hope you have a really lovely time.

Event details

Ongoing · Mon, Jul 13 – Thu, Dec 31, 2026
Abbey Pumping Station
Leicester Museums & Galleries
Free general entry except on event days
Booking needed: No

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Verification status: Verified

Last verified: July 2, 2026

Last updated: October 12, 2026

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