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Event Date and Time
Sun 30 December - Mon 31 December
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location
Claymills Victorian Pumping Station

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Steaming Open Days

at Claymills Victorian Pumping Station

Join everyone at Claymills Victorian Pumping Station for their numerous Steaming Events in 2012. Particular highlights include: Engines in steam on site, two 80 tonne beam engines 5 storey’s high, steam powered engineering workshop, a fully operational Steam Powered Electrical Generator – the oldest in the country, Blacksmith’s Forge and Joiner’s Shop, a working Victorian bath house, plus 24 other original stationary steam engines on display.

English: Flywheel 'C engine' Claymills Pumping...

Flywheel ‘C engine’ Claymills Pumping Station The 24 ton flywheel was turning steadily on a steaming weekend at the restored Victorian pumping station. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The Steaming Events at Claymills Victorian Pumping Station incorporates fun for all the family – including activities such as: operating a steam engine, hands-on model making, children’s Victorian dressing-up corner, time capsule ~ follow the rat trail, miniature steam engine rides, woodwork and woodturning demonstrations and learning how metals are made from stone! Light refreshments are also available. in addition to a second hand book stall.

Sunday 30th and Monday 31st December 2012     from 10:00am – 5:00pm

Prices
Adult £5, Concession £4, Child £2, Family £12.

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Event Tags: Claymills Victorian Pumping Station, History