What’s on at the Museum for 2025
The Museum stages events and other activities throughout the year.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2025
MUSEUM SHOWS 2025
You can view further information and order tickets for each event below…
Power Up Sunday
Power Up Sunday
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.
Adults: £8.00
Concessions: £7.00
Family: 2 Adults & Up to 3 Children £23.50
Children (5-15) £5.00
Childre...
Science Sunday (Educational Science and Magic)
Science Sunday (Educational Science and Magic)
Part of National Science Week: Wild & Wacky Demonstrations with ‘Mad Professor Jones’, CHAOS Science, Star with our Stormtroopers, Miniature Railway, Model Village & lots more
Murder at the Museum
Murder at the Museum
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.
TRANSPORTFEST
TRANSPORTFEST
Come and enjoy everything to do with transport. From buses to coaches, bicycles to motorbikes, horses to carts and of course, a variety of cars of different ages. We will also have stalls selling wares and transport related exhibits and food vendors. There will also ...
The Essex Bus & Coach Show
The Essex Bus & Coach Show
A day filled with all things bus and coach related. Exhibits from across Essex and East Anglia will be gracing our events field from various years. FREE BUS RIDES Adults £10.00 Concessions £9.00 Children (5-15) £5.00 Children Under 5 FREE FAMILY (2 Adults & ...
Fun 4 Kids In Space
Fun 4 Kids In Space
A day where everything is for kids, offering activities, workshops and games for all children up to the age of 15. Kids entry is FREE. We endeavour to get all activities and rides also FREE for children to do acquiring sponsorship from local companies to support this ...
Langford & Ulting Country Fayre & Classic Car Show
Langford & Ulting Country Fayre & Classic Car Show
Going back to the good old days of country fayres, with exhibits of agriculture and horticulture, arts and crafts by local crafters and artists, classic cars, entertainment and activities.
American Car Show
American Car Show
Come and join us and see our huge array of American cars and other American vehicles on the events field. Adults £10 Concessions £9 Child 5 – 15 £5 Under 5s FREE Family ticket (2 adults & up to 3 children) £30
Heritage Weekend
Heritage Weekend
The Museum will be open free of charge over the weekend for the Heritage Open Days, where some Museums and other places of local interest are open to the public free of charge (please look for the logo).
Heritage Weekend
Heritage Weekend
The Museum will be open free of charge over the weekend for the Heritage Open Days, where some Museums and other places of local interest are open to the public free of charge (please look for the logo).
Model Show
Model Show
An array of different kinds of models. From railway lay outs and miniature trains to model boats, traction engines and other miniature exhibits. Adults £9 Concessions £8 Child 5 – 15 £5 Under 5s FREE Family ticket (2 adults & up to 3 children) £28
Power Up Sunday
Power Up Sunday
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.
Adults: £8.00
Concessions: £7.00
Family: 2 Adults & Up to 3 Children £23.50
Children (5-15) £5.00
Childre...
HALF TERM HAVOC
from Wednesday 19th February to Sunday 23rd February.
9.30am – 3.00pm
Keep your children amused and come to the Museum of Power, where we will have Springtime crafty activities for all through the half term holiday.
Admission for the fun activities and entry into the Museum:
Adult £8
Conc. £7
Child (5-15 yrs) £5
Child (1-5 yrs) £1
Family ( 2 adults & up to 3 children) £23.50
To order your tickets, select a day of your choice to attend below…
HALF TERM HAVOC
HALF TERM HAVOC
Keep your children amused and come to the Museum of Power, where we will have Springtime crafty activities for all through the half term holiday from Wednesday 19th February to Sunday 23rd February.
HALF TERM HAVOC
HALF TERM HAVOC
Keep your children amused and come to the Museum of Power, where we will have Springtime crafty activities for all through the half term holiday from Wednesday 19th February to Sunday 23rd February.
HALF TERM HAVOC
HALF TERM HAVOC
Keep your children amused and come to the Museum of Power, where we will have Springtime crafty activities for all through the half term holiday from Wednesday 19th February to Sunday 23rd February.
HALF TERM HAVOC
HALF TERM HAVOC
Keep your children amused and come to the Museum of Power, where we will have Springtime crafty activities for all through the half term holiday from Wednesday 19th February to Sunday 23rd February.
HALF TERM HAVOC
HALF TERM HAVOC
Keep your children amused and come to the Museum of Power, where we will have Springtime crafty activities for all through the half term holiday from Wednesday 19th February to Sunday 23rd February.
Easter Eggstravaganza
9th–13th and 16th–19th April
9.30am – 3.00pm
Eggciting Easter egg hunt, crafts and activities for children aged 1 to 15.
To order your tickets, select a day of your choice to attend below…
Easter Eggstravaganza
Easter Eggstravaganza
Eggciting Easter egg hunt, crafts and activities for children aged 1 to 15. Adult £8 Conc. £7 Child (5-15 yrs) £5 Child (1-5 yrs) £1 Family £23.50 (2 adults & up to 3 children)
Easter Eggstravaganza
Easter Eggstravaganza
Eggciting Easter egg hunt, crafts and activities for children aged 1 to 15. Adult £8 Conc. £7 Child (5-15 yrs) £5 Child (1-5 yrs) £1 Family £23.50 (2 adults & up to 3 children)
Easter Eggstravaganza
Easter Eggstravaganza
Eggciting Easter egg hunt, crafts and activities for children aged 1 to 15. Adult £8 Conc. £7 Child (5-15 yrs) £5 Child (1-5 yrs) £1 Family £23.50 (2 adults & up to 3 children)
Easter Eggstravaganza
Easter Eggstravaganza
Eggciting Easter egg hunt, crafts and activities for children aged 1 to 15. Adult £8 Conc. £7 Child (5-15 yrs) £5 Child (1-5 yrs) £1 Family £23.50 (2 adults & up to 3 children)
Easter Eggstravaganza
Easter Eggstravaganza
Eggciting Easter egg hunt, crafts and activities for children aged 1 to 15. Adult £8 Conc. £7 Child (5-15 yrs) £5 Child (1-5 yrs) £1 Family £23.50 (2 adults & up to 3 children)
Easter Eggstravaganza
Easter Eggstravaganza
Eggciting Easter egg hunt, crafts and activities for children aged 1 to 15. Adult £8 Conc. £7 Child (5-15 yrs) £5 Child (1-5 yrs) £1 Family £23.50 (2 adults & up to 3 children)
Easter Eggstravaganza
Easter Eggstravaganza
Eggciting Easter egg hunt, crafts and activities for children aged 1 to 15. Adult £8 Conc. £7 Child (5-15 yrs) £5 Child (1-5 yrs) £1 Family £23.50 (2 adults & up to 3 children)
Easter Eggstravaganza
Easter Eggstravaganza
Eggciting Easter egg hunt, crafts and activities for children aged 1 to 15. Adult £8 Conc. £7 Child (5-15 yrs) £5 Child (1-5 yrs) £1 Family £23.50 (2 adults & up to 3 children)
Easter Eggstravaganza
Easter Eggstravaganza
Eggciting Easter egg hunt, crafts and activities for children aged 1 to 15. Adult £8 Conc. £7 Child (5-15 yrs) £5 Child (1-5 yrs) £1 Family £23.50 (2 adults & up to 3 children)
The Essex Bus & Coach Show
The Essex Bus & Coach Show
A day filled with all things bus and coach related. Exhibits from across Essex and East Anglia will be gracing our events field from various years. FREE BUS RIDES Adults £10.00 Concessions £9.00 Children (5-15) £5.00 Children Under 5 FREE FAMILY (2 Adults & ...
SUMMER HOLIDAY HAVOC
Friends of the Forrest
Every Wednesday, Thurday and Friday
from 23rd July to 29th August
10.00am – 3.30pm
Crafts for children 1 – 15
The theme for this year is ‘Friends of the Forest’, which will coincide with our DOTTheatre Production of ‘Robin Hood’ at 3pm on Thursday 14th August ‘Robin Hood’
Admission for the fun activities and entry into the Museum:
Adult £8
Conc. £7
Child (5-15 yrs) £5
Child (1-5 yrs) £1
Family ( 2 adults & up to 3 children) £23.50
To order your tickets, select a day of your choice to attend below…
Summer Holiday Havoc
Summer Holiday Havoc
Crafts for children 1 – 15 throughout the Summer Holidays Wednesdays to Fridays. The theme for this year is ‘Friends of the Forest’, which will coincide with our DOTTheatre Production of ‘Robin Hood’ at 3pm on Thursday 14th August ‘Robin Hood’ Entry in...
Summer Holiday Havoc
Summer Holiday Havoc
Crafts for children 1 – 15 throughout the Summer Holidays Wednesdays to Fridays. The theme for this year is ‘Friends of the Forest’, which will coincide with our DOTTheatre Production of ‘Robin Hood’ at 3pm on Thursday 14th August ‘Robin Hood’ Entry in...
Summer Holiday Havoc
Summer Holiday Havoc
Crafts for children 1 – 15 throughout the Summer Holidays Wednesdays to Fridays. The theme for this year is ‘Friends of the Forest’, which will coincide with our DOTTheatre Production of ‘Robin Hood’ at 3pm on Thursday 14th August ‘Robin Hood’ Entry in...
Summer Holiday Havoc
Summer Holiday Havoc
Crafts for children 1 – 15 throughout the Summer Holidays Wednesdays to Fridays. The theme for this year is ‘Friends of the Forest’, which will coincide with our DOTTheatre Production of ‘Robin Hood’ at 3pm on Thursday 14th August ‘Robin Hood’ Entry in...
Summer Holiday Havoc
Summer Holiday Havoc
Crafts for children 1 – 15 throughout the Summer Holidays Wednesdays to Fridays. The theme for this year is ‘Friends of the Forest’, which will coincide with our DOTTheatre Production of ‘Robin Hood’ at 3pm on Thursday 14th August ‘Robin Hood’ Entry in...
Summer Holiday Havoc
Summer Holiday Havoc
Crafts for children 1 – 15 throughout the Summer Holidays Wednesdays to Fridays. The theme for this year is ‘Friends of the Forest’, which will coincide with our DOTTheatre Production of ‘Robin Hood’ at 3pm on Thursday 14th August ‘Robin Hood’ Entry in...
Summer Holiday Havoc
Summer Holiday Havoc
Crafts for children 1 – 15 throughout the Summer Holidays Wednesdays to Fridays. The theme for this year is ‘Friends of the Forest’, which will coincide with our DOTTheatre Production of ‘Robin Hood’ at 3pm on Thursday 14th August ‘Robin Hood’ Entry in...
Summer Holiday Havoc
Summer Holiday Havoc
Crafts for children 1 – 15 throughout the Summer Holidays Wednesdays to Fridays. The theme for this year is ‘Friends of the Forest’, which will coincide with our DOTTheatre Production of ‘Robin Hood’ at 3pm on Thursday 14th August ‘Robin Hood’ Entry in...
Summer Holiday Havoc
Summer Holiday Havoc
Crafts for children 1 – 15 throughout the Summer Holidays Wednesdays to Fridays. The theme for this year is ‘Friends of the Forest’, which will coincide with our DOTTheatre Production of ‘Robin Hood’ at 3pm on Thursday 14th August ‘Robin Hood’ Entry in...
Summer Holiday Havoc
Summer Holiday Havoc
Crafts for children 1 – 15 throughout the Summer Holidays Wednesdays to Fridays. The theme for this year is ‘Friends of the Forest’, which will coincide with our DOTTheatre Production of ‘Robin Hood’ at 3pm on Thursday 14th August ‘Robin Hood’ Entry in...
Summer Holiday Havoc
Summer Holiday Havoc
Crafts for children 1 – 15 throughout the Summer Holidays Wednesdays to Fridays. The theme for this year is ‘Friends of the Forest’, which will coincide with our DOTTheatre Production of ‘Robin Hood’ at 3pm on Thursday 14th August ‘Robin Hood’ Entry in...
Summer Holiday Havoc
Summer Holiday Havoc
Crafts for children 1 – 15 throughout the Summer Holidays Wednesdays to Fridays. The theme for this year is ‘Friends of the Forest’, which will coincide with our DOTTheatre Production of ‘Robin Hood’ at 3pm on Thursday 14th August ‘Robin Hood’ Entry in...
Summer Holiday Havoc
Summer Holiday Havoc
Crafts for children 1 – 15 throughout the Summer Holidays Wednesdays to Fridays. The theme for this year is ‘Friends of the Forest’, which will coincide with our DOTTheatre Production of ‘Robin Hood’ at 3pm on Thursday 14th August ‘Robin Hood’ Entry in...
Summer Holiday Havoc
Summer Holiday Havoc
Crafts for children 1 – 15 throughout the Summer Holidays Wednesdays to Fridays. The theme for this year is ‘Friends of the Forest’, which will coincide with our DOTTheatre Production of ‘Robin Hood’ at 3pm on Thursday 14th August ‘Robin Hood’ Entry in...
Summer Holiday Havoc
Summer Holiday Havoc
Crafts for children 1 – 15 throughout the Summer Holidays Wednesdays to Fridays. The theme for this year is ‘Friends of the Forest’, which will coincide with our DOTTheatre Production of ‘Robin Hood’ at 3pm on Thursday 14th August ‘Robin Hood’ Entry in...
Summer Holiday Havoc
Summer Holiday Havoc
Crafts for children 1 – 15 throughout the Summer Holidays Wednesdays to Fridays. The theme for this year is ‘Friends of the Forest’, which will coincide with our DOTTheatre Production of ‘Robin Hood’ at 3pm on Thursday 14th August ‘Robin Hood’ Entry in...
Summer Holiday Havoc
Summer Holiday Havoc
Crafts for children 1 – 15 throughout the Summer Holidays Wednesdays to Fridays. The theme for this year is ‘Friends of the Forest’, which will coincide with our DOTTheatre Production of ‘Robin Hood’ at 3pm on Thursday 14th August ‘Robin Hood’ Entry in...
Summer Holiday Havoc
Summer Holiday Havoc
Crafts for children 1 – 15 throughout the Summer Holidays Wednesdays to Fridays. The theme for this year is ‘Friends of the Forest’, which will coincide with our DOTTheatre Production of ‘Robin Hood’ at 3pm on Thursday 14th August ‘Robin Hood’ Entry in...
General Information
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. Railway running days are also subject to the weather.
For all What’s On days the Steam Pump Tea Room will be OPEN serving food and refreshments.
Private Hire
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.
Exhibitors
For details on exhibiting at the Museum and exhibition application forms, please see our ‘EXHIBITORS INFORMATION‘ section.
Attractions Open / Closed / Running
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

MINIATURE RAILWAY

ASTARIA MODEL VILLAGE

STEAM PUMP TEA ROOM

THE CRAFTY CABIN
Essex Pass
Essex Passes are not valid at any of our event days or Learning experiences. They are only valid on normal Museum open days.
Children’s University
Attending our Museum & events is a great way for children to gain hours towards their award goals.
Other events
Other small events take place at the Museum throughout the year – these will be added to this section periodically.
Astaria Model Village
(Open First Sunday Every Month from February 2025)
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 Railway
The 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
Open most event days – see events below to confirm. Also open for pre booked workshops throughout the year. See Crafty Cabin page for details.