Museum of Power2023/4 Calendar |
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January 2024 |
February 2024 |
March 2024 |
April 2024 |
| 1st Crank Up | 21st to 25th Half Term Activities | ||
| 31st Transportfest | |||
| TBC Murder Mystery Evening | |||
May 2024 |
June 2024 |
July 2024 |
August 2024 |
5th May - Essex Bus Day TBC |
29th May - 2nd June Half Term Activities | 4th - Bikemeet & Record Fair | |
| 26th Fun for Kids Family Day | 9th Essex Faery Fair | 11th Antiques Fair | |
| 29th May - 2nd June Half Term Activities |
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21st Langford Country Fayre | 15th DOT Productions Performances TBC |
| 24th July to 30th August Summer Holiday Activities | Wed - Sun every week Summer Holiday Activities | ||
September 2024 |
October 2024 |
November 2023 |
December 2023 |
| 1st American Car Show (Drive-thru Maldon 31st Aug @ 4pm)
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18th, 19th, 25th & 26th Wreath Workshops | 2nd & 3rd Christmas Fair & Santa | |
| 7th & 8th Heritage Weekend | 4th,11th & 18th Astaria Candlelight Illuminations | ||
| 13th Antiques Fair | 17th A Trio of Christmas Decorations Workshop | ||
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31st Half Term Spooky Science Day & Half Term Activities (30th-3rd Nov) |
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Power of Literature Book Club - Click Here for upcoming dates
Museum of Power, Hatfield Road, Langford, Maldon, Essex CM9 6QA |Tel: +44 (0) 1621 843183 | Charity No. 1087459 | www.museumofpower.org.uk
All Shows start at 10:00 am and finish at 4 pm unless otherwise stated. Entrance fees are as shown against each Show.
We expect the Miniature Railway to be running OPEN for Steam or Diesel Engine hauled train on the majority of our main What's On days. If you are planning a train ride then please see the events below where train running is shown. An additional charge is made for the ride. Operation of the railway is subject to the availability of suitably qualified volunteers and availability of rollingstock and track infrastructure. Children under one year old cannot be carried.
The 'Model Village' will be OPEN on the First Sunday in the month as well as dates shown below. The Miniature Railway is also planned to run on many of these Sundays.
"Marshall", the Lilleshall triple-expansion Steam Pumping Engine, will only RUN at Shows where shown below.
The Museum attractions rely on the availability of suitably trained / qualified Volunteers and may have to be cancelled at short notice if suitable volunteers are not available.
For all What's On days the Steam Pump Tea Room will be OPEN serving food and refreshments.
2023 Vehicle Application and Stationary Engine forms are now available on-line via the Exhibitors and Contact Us drop down menus above, as on-line forms or in printable pdf format.
For 2023 Stallholder Bookings click here for our booking form.
Some indoor facilities are available for hire to groups and individuals. In addition the Museum has a quiet, level and secluded three-acre field which can be hired out to appropriate groups and organisations for example, weddings and private functions. For details of availability contact the Museum Manager via the contact page.
We take every effort to ensure our calendar details are correct. However, these are subject to change without prior notice. To avoid any disappointment please check with the Museum that the key attractions are open and running as illustrated below.
Steam Power
Compressed Air
Oil/Diesel/Air Engines
Miniature Railway
‘Astaria’ Model Village
Steam Pump Tea Room
The Crafty Cabin
Essex Passes are not valid at any of our event days or Learning experiences. They are only valid on normal Museum open days.
Attending our Museum & events is a great way for children to gain hours towards their award goals.
Other small events take place at the Museum throughout the year - these will be added to this section periodically.
Free entry to the Model Village and Tea Room for food and refreshments on non paying event days
A charge is made for entry to the Museum
Miniature steam train will be running on these Sundays where possible - please confirm with Museum.
"Marshall" the Lilleshall pumping engine and other oil / diesel engines will NOT BE RUNNING unless indicated below or on main event days on the first Sunday of the month
Crafty Cabin Closed unless stated in events below
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Sunday 31st March 2024
A day to display a variety of vehicles, from bicycles and motorbikes to tractors, traction engines, cars and buses.
We will have over 400 vehicles on display along with food vendors, stalls selling a variety of wares, entertainment and other exhibits. Entertainment including New River Dixielanders Jazz Band.
Adult £9.00, Concessions £8.00, Children (5 to 15) £5.00 Children and under 5 FREE
Miniature Railway OPEN for rides (extra charge applies)
'Astaria' model village OPEN
Crafty Cabin OPEN (extra cost)
'Marshall' the Lilleshall pumping engine will be run by steam and other oil / diesel engines will be running
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Sunday 7th April 2024
Come & browse a great variety of stalls to find your spare parts for your restoration project, or just general motor and bike maintenance. If you’re after a certain part, piece or tool for a motoring project this is the place for you. Expect to find classic car parts, bike parts, tools, clothing, memorabilia, vintage, plus anything to do with motorised transport or vehicle related items. This is the market for all motor and engineering enthusiasts.
The Museum does not take stall bookings for this event. To book stalls please contact Haddon Events on 07519 276507 or info@haddonevents.co.uk
Gates open 8am for early trade. Event closes 3pm.
Museum & Steam Pump Tea Room open from 9:30am for visitors
Adult £3.00, Children under 15 FREE
Miniature Railway OPEN for rides
'Astaria' model village OPEN
'Marshall' the Lilleshall pumping engine will not be running and other oil / diesel engines will not be running
Crafty Cabin Open
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Sunday 28th April 2023
Outdoor Antique & Vintage Market on Museum's events field.
The Museum does not take stall bookings for this event. To book stalls please contact Haddon Events on 07519 276507 or info@haddonevents.co.uk
Gates open 8:00am for early trade. Event closes 3pm.
Museum & Steam Pump Tea Room open from 9:30am
Adult £3.00, Children under 15 FREE
Miniature Railway OPEN for rides
'Astaria' model village OPEN
'Marshall' the Lilleshall pumping engine will not be running and other oil / diesel engines will not be running
Crafty Cabin Open
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Sunday 5th May 2024
Display of Vintage Buses and much more. Local Bus rides to Witham, Maldon, Goldhanger & Heybridge
Click Here for Bus Ride Timetables please note these are heritage buses and not well equipped for disabled customers
10:00am-4:00pm
Adults £8, Concessions £7, Children 5-15 £5 (Under 5s Free)
Miniature Railway OPEN for rides
'Astaria' model village OPEN
'Marshall' the Lilleshall pumping engine and other oil / diesel engines details to be confirmed
Crafty Cabin Open
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Sunday 4th August 2024
Classic, vintage, custom, race & touring displays. Trials demonstrations, club stands, stalls, bar and live band.
Stalls and entertainment. Food festival with variety of food stalls
Adult £9.00, Concessions £8.00, Children (5 to 15) £5.00 Children under 5 FREE.
Miniature Railway OPEN for rides (extra charge applies)
'Astaria' model village OPEN
Museum building closed due to 'Powering Forward' project works except for the Old Boiler Room where some engines will be running
Crafty Cabin Open
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Sunday 11th August 2024
Outdoor Antique & Vintage Market on Museum's events field.
The Museum does not take stall bookings for this event. To book stalls please contact Haddon Events on 07519 276507 or info@haddonevents.co.uk
Gates open 8:00am for early trade. Event closes 3pm.
Steam Pump Tea Room open from 9:30am
Adult £3.00, Children under 15 FREE
Miniature Railway OPEN for rides
'Astaria' model village OPEN
Museum building closed due to 'Powering Forward' project works funded by National Lottery Heritage Fund - engines will NOT be running
Crafty Cabin Open
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Sunday 1st September 2024 10am-4pm
Drive thru Maldon High Street Saturday 31st August @ 4pm - Please meet at Upper Plume School, Fambridge Rd
American & Custom vehicles, stalls, music and entertainment
Adult £10.00, Concessions £9.00, Children (5-15) £5.00, Children Under 5 FREE
Miniature Railway OPEN for rides (extra charge applies) - to be confirmed by railway team. Please contact the Museum to confirm.
'Astaria' model village OPEN
Museum building closed due to 'Powering Forward' project works funded by National Lottery Heritage Fund - engines will NOT be running
Chosen Charity to be confirmed
Crafty Cabin Open
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Sunday 22nd September 2024 10am-4pm
Theme: Journey to the centre of the retrofuturistic wonders of Steampunk! The Museum of Power Cordially Invites You to join us for a Splendid Day of Victorian Steampunk!
With Stalls, Live Music, Burlesque, Steampunk Market, Fancy Dress, Jousting
The Fine Art of ‘Tea Duelling’, Tea Pot Racing, Umbrella Fencing, Science show & Steampunk Magic, Astaria Model Village, Miniature Steam Train Rides & More...
Adult £8.00, Concessions £7.00, Children (5-15) £5.00, Children Under 5 FREE
Miniature Railway OPEN for rides (extra charge applies)
'Astaria' model village OPEN
Museum building closed due to 'Powering Forward' project works funded by National Lottery Heritage Fund - engines will NOT be running
Crafty Cabin Open
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Sunday 11th October 2024
Antique & Vintage stalls on our events field.
The Museum does not take stall bookings for this event. To book stalls please contact Haddon Events on 07519 276507 or info@haddonevents.co.uk
Gates open 8:00am for early trade. Event closes 3pm.
Museum & Steam Pump Tea Room open 9:30am
Adults/Concessions £3.00, Children under 15 FREE
Miniature Railway OPEN for rides
'Astaria' model village OPEN
'Marshall' the Lilleshall pumping engine will not be running and other oil / diesel engines will not be running
Crafty Cabin Open
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Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd December 2023 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Come and meet SANTA in his Grotto, enjoy a miniature steam train ride, meander through our indoor Christmas stalls and join in with our fun entertainment and children's rides.
Ticket Details:
Bookable Santa Visits (10am-4pm):
Child ticket: £12 (includes train ride, santa visit, presents & santa's snacks)
Adult ticket: £8 (includes train ride, santa visit & santa's snacks)
Standard non-prebookable fees for Tickets on the day (excludes Santa visit & train ride):
Adult ticket: £8
Concession ticket: £7
Child ticket for 5 to 15: £5
Under 5s: FREE
These are pay on the day tickets and do not include visits to Santa or train ride, santa snacks & presents
Miniature Railway OPEN for rides (extra charge applies) - to be confirmed by railway team. Please contact the Museum to confirm. Train running until 4pm.
'ASTARIA' model village and Steam Pump Tea Room OPEN
'Marshall' the Lilleshall pumping engine will be run by air and other oil / diesel engines will be running
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Sunday 1st January 2024
A day of celebration as we crank up the engines to ring in the New Year and bless the fruit trees in our orchard to ask for a bountiful crop.
If you haven't been to this before, you are in for a treat.
We will have entertainment in the form of dancers and musicians.
Our wonderful engine, Marshall will be running on air.
Astaria Model Village will be open and the miniature railway will be running.
Steam Pump Tea Room will be closed due to redecorating works; but we will have hot food and drink available.
Adult £5.00, Concessions £4.00, Children (5-15) £3.00, Children Under 5 FREE
Miniature Railway will be running (weather permitting)
'Marshall' the Lilleshall pumping engine will be running on compressed air with some other engines also running on air.
Crafty Cabin Closed
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Date TBC
An evening of great fun and experience for all ages, combining good food with a dramatic crime scene and a clue solving game. You can enjoy this special evening with your friends, or family, without the headache of having to organise it yourself.
6:30pm-10:30pm
Three Course Dinner and Arrival Drinks - Period Dress Welcome
£42 per ticket
Bookings Open January 2024
Bar Available
Miniature Railway will NOT be running
'Marshall' the Lilleshall pumping engine will NOT be running and other oil / diesel engines will NOT be running
Crafty Cabin Closed
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Sunday 26th May 2024
Fun Day full of Childrens activities and entertainment plus Science Shows with Mad Professor Dean
Adult £9.00, Concessions £8.00, Children 15 and under FREE - Entrance includes 1 free train ride per child.
The show will include: Kids crafts, toys, bouncy castles & rides, museum hunts, model exhibits, magician, children’s storytelling, party entertainment and more fun activities.
Charges will apply for some activities.
Miniature Railway OPEN for rides (extra charge applies)
'Astaria' model village OPEN
'Marshall' the Lilleshall pumping engine will be run by compressed air and other oil / diesel engines will be running
Crafty Cabin Open
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Sunday 9th June 2024
Faery Fair at the Museum & Astaria Model Village with Mermaids and Pirates theme! There will be themed stalls, crafts and competitions, storytelling, wand making workshops, a mystical labyrinth, hoola hoop sessions and crowing our chosen Prince, Princess, King and Queen. The day finishes with a procession leading to our Model Village.
Adult £9.00, Concessions £8.00, Children (5-15) £5.00, Children Under 5 FREE
Miniature Railway OPEN for rides
'Marshall' the Lilleshall pumping engine will be run by compressed air and other oil / diesel engines will be running
Crafty Cabin Open
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Date TBC
‘Sigh no more, ladies - men were deceivers ever.’ Shakespeare's comedy with a 20th century twist as a group of soldiers return from war in the 1940s. The world-weary Benedick and his friend Claudio find themselves reacquainted with Beatrice and Hero. As memories of conflict give way to a life of parties, Claudio and Hero fall madly, deeply in love, while Benedick and Beatrice reignite their own altogether more combative courtship.
An outdoor performance. Seats available but please feel free to bring your own camping chairs.
Tickets £12 plus booking fee
Miniature Railway CLOSED for rides
'Astaria' model village CLOSED
'Marshall' the Lilleshall pumping engine will be not be running and other oil / diesel engines will be not be running
Crafty Cabin Closed
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Sunday 7th July 2024
The first Sunday of the month where our Langford & Beeleigh Miniature Railway runs, Astaria Model Village is open and the Steam Pump Tea Room are open. This month we will also have a small display of models and engines for you to enjoy.
Adults & Concessions £3.00, Children (5-15) £1.00, Children Under 5 FREE
Miniature Railway OPEN for rides
'Astaria' model village OPEN
'Marshall' the Lilleshall pumping engine will be run by compressed air and other oil / diesel engines will be running
Crafty Cabin Open
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Sunday 21st July 2024
Folk Music, Talks & Workshops, Agricultural Machinery, Nature & Ecology, Country Crafts, Classic Car Show and much more...
Dog show 12noon - categories are: Waggiest Tail, Best Trick, Golden Oldie (8 years plus), Precious Puppy (under 12 months) and Best Rescue (any age).
Adult £9.00, Concessions £8.00, Children (5-15) £5.00, Children Under 5 FREE
Miniature Railway OPEN for rides
'Astaria' model village OPEN
'Marshall' the Lilleshall pumping engine will be run by compressed air and other oil / diesel engines will be running
Crafty Cabin Open
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Saturday 7th/Sunday 8th September 2024 9:30am-3pm
Theme to be announced
Miniature Railway RUNNING SUNDAY ONLY
'Astaria' model village OPEN BOTH DAYS
'Marshall' the Lilleshall pumping engine will be run by compressed air and other oil / diesel engines will be running
Crafty Cabin Open
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Sunday 6th October 2023 10am-3pm
Come and see the world in miniature with Model Railway layouts, model boats and other exhibits.
Adult £9.00, Concessions £8.00, Children (5-15) £5.00, Children Under 5 FREE
Miniature Railway OPEN for rides
'Astaria' model village OPEN
Museum building closed due to 'Powering Forward' project works funded by National Lottery Heritage Fund - engines will NOT be running
Crafty Cabin Open
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Fridays 4th, 11th and 18th October 2024 - 6pm-8pm
Magical evenings in our Model Village for children and adults alike with over 400 candlelit lanterns with Fairies and Elves.
FREE ENTRY to Model Village and Museum. Tea Room OPEN for Food & Refreshments
Miniature Railway OPEN for rides
'Marshall' the Lilleshall pumping engine will not be running and other oil / diesel engines will not be running
Crafty Cabin Closed
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Saturdays & Sundays 18th, 19th & 25th, 26th November 2023
MAKE YOUR OWN HAND-CRAFTED CHRISTMAS WREATH
(EVERYTHING IS PROVIDED)
Seasonal refreshments included. Only £30 per person.
Please bring the remaining £20 on the day. A child is welcome to participate in the crafting session free with a paying adult. Facilitated by Essex artist Paula MacGregor.
Miniature Railway will NOT be running
'Marshall' the Lilleshall pumping engine will NOT be running and other oil / diesel engines will NOT be running
Crafty Cabin Closed
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Friday 8th December 2023
A Christmas themed evening of great fun and experience for all ages, combining good food with a dramatic crime scene and a clue solving game. You can enjoy this special evening with your friends, or family, without the headache of having to organise it yourself.
Three Course Dinner and Teas & Coffees - Period Dress Welcome
Please bring your own alcohol
6:30pm-10:30pm
Book Here
Miniature Railway will NOT be running
'Marshall' the Lilleshall pumping engine will NOT be running and other oil / diesel engines will NOT be running
Crafty Cabin Closed
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Sunday 17th December 2023
Join us for a festive crafting session creating a trio of beautiful, live Christmas decorations. We will be making a table centre for the big day, a gorgeous square wreath for your wall and a large hanging fir cone.
We will spend three happy hours, crafting, chatting and listening to Christmas music – whilst using a selection of freshly foraged greenery, fir cones, baubles, tinsel, ribbons, herbs and spices…
Time: 10am – 1pm
Price: £30 with £10 deposit prior to event and £20 paid on the day
Miniature Railway will NOT be running
'Marshall' the Lilleshall pumping engine will NOT be running and other oil / diesel engines will NOT be running
Crafty Cabin Closed
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Wednesday 21st - Sunday 25th February 2024
Adult £8.00, Concessions £7.00, Children (5-15) £5.00, Children under 5 FREE
Stone Painting, Make a Paper Flower, Make a Puppet, Springtime Hunt, Experiments, Puzzles and more....
Lets Get Crafty Workshops running
Miniature Railway RUNNING and 'Astaria' model village OPEN Thursday 22nd February only
'Marshall' the Lilleshall pumping engine will be run by compressed air and other oil / diesel engines will be running
Crafty Cabin Open
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Sunday 17th March 2024
Part of National Science Week: Wild & Wacky Demonstrations with ‘Mad Professor Jones’, CHAOS Science, Star with our Stormtroopers, Miniature Railway, Model Village & lots more ….
Adult £8.00, Concessions £7.00, Children (5-15) £5.00, Children under 5 FREE
Arts and Crafts Half Term Activities running rest of the week
Lets Get Crafty Workshops running
Miniature Railway OPEN for rides (extra charge applies)
'Astaria' model village OPEN
'Marshall' the Lilleshall pumping engine will be run by compressed air and other oil / diesel engines will be running
Crafty Cabin Open
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Wed 3rd - Fri 5th and Wed 10th - Fri 12th April 2023
Adult £8.00, Concessions £7, Children (5-15) £5.00, Children under 5 FREE
Egg decorating, Peg eggs, Easter Hunt, Pom Pom Chicks, Easter Bunny making and many more....
Lets Get Crafty Workshops running
'Astaria' model village OPEN Thursdays only
'Marshall' the Lilleshall pumping engine will be run by compressed air and other oil / diesel engines will be running
Crafty Cabin Open
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Wednesday 29th May to Saturday 2nd June 2024
Bring your youngsters along to the Museum during the Half Term Holidays and join in the fun of our activities (to be confirmed)
Astaria Model Village open & Trains running on Thursday 1st June ONLY
Note that the Museum is closed to the public on Mondays and Tuesdays
Normal Museum entry prices apply: (Free entry for those booked onto workshops)
Adults £7.00, Concessions £6.00, Children (5 to 15) £4.00 and Children under 5 £1
Crafty Cabin Open
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Every Wednesday, Thursday & Friday from 24th July to 30th August 2024
Bring your youngsters along to the Museum during the Summer Holidays and join in the fun of our activities - arts, crafts and 'under the sea' themed fun! All in our marquee in the courtyard and outside (weather permitting).
Astaria Model Village open & Trains running every Thursday only during the holidays.
Adults £7.00, Concessions £6.00, Children (5 to 15) £5.00 and Children under 5 £1
Crafty Cabin Open
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Wednesday 30th October to Sunday 3rd November 2024
Activities to be announced
Thursday 31st October ONLY: Professor Dean the Steampunk Scientist and Magician will be here as well as Royal Society of Chemists & Let's Get Crafty Walk in activities, Miniature Railway Running & Astaria Model Village open.
Miniature Railway also running Sunday 3rd November
Note that the Museum is closed to the public on Mondays and Tuesdays
Normal Museum entry prices apply:
Adults £7.00, Concessions £6.00, Children (5 to 15) £3.50 and Children under 5 £1
Crafty Cabin Open
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