Visiting – Opening Times and Prices
Museum & Tea Room Opening Hours for 2024
Museum
Open Wednesday to Sunday 9:30am. to 4:00pm. Last entry 3:00pm
Last operating day of 2024 is Sunday 15th December 2024. Open New Years Day 2025. Full re-opening Wednesday 29th January 2025
Steam Pump Tea Room
Wednesday to Sunday 9:30am to 3:00pm. Last food service 2:30pm.
Last operating day of 2024 is Sunday 15th December 2024. Open New Years Day 2025. Full re-opening Wednesday 29th January 2025
Heating
Whilst the Tea Room is heated, only minimal background heating is provided within the Museum so outdoor clothing is recommended during the winter months.
Admission Prices
(excluding What’s On days, Lilleshall Steam Days and train rides)
Adults: £8.00; Concessions: Senior citizens and students (the latter on production of a current student ID card): £7.00; Children 5 to 15 incl £4.00; Children 4 and under: FREE
Family (2 adults & up to 3 children): £20.00
Details of prices for What’s On days and Lilleshall Steam Days are as shown on the What’s On page.
On days when the miniature railway is running additional charges apply for rides, currently £2 for adults and £1 for children per train ride.
We have 7 acres of grounds to enjoy as well as the Museum & Tea Room
On non-What’s On days entrance to the grounds and Tea Room is FREE, however a Museum entry charge applies as shown above.
The Museum also prides itself on it’s a miniature railway – Fun for all the family!
Camping – our site is also available for camping (seasonal dates apply)
Group Visits
The Museum is happy to host group visits which include a guided tour, a demonstration of ‘Marshall’ (our triple expansion engine) and refreshments/meals in the Steam Pump Tea Room.
Group visit admission: £9 per person
For full details contact us on: 01621 843183 or the contact form via our website.
The Museum Grounds
We have 7 acres of grounds to enjoy as well as the Museum & Tea Room
On non-What’s On days entrance to the grounds and Tea Room is FREE, however a Museum entry charge applies as shown above.
The Museum also prides itself on it’s miniature railway – Fun for all the family!
Camping – our site is also available for camping (seasonal dates apply)
How to find us
Museum Staff and Volunteers
Keeping History Alive
The Museum, a unique and fascinating experience for all the family, is located at Langford, near Maldon, Essex and is easily accessible from the A12 (see ‘Visiting’).
Set in seven acres of grounds with the River Blackwater running through, the main exhibits are housed in the 1920s Steam Pumping Station, the former generator hall and boiler house.
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