New Years Steam Up (29th-31st December)
New Years Steam Up &
Routemaster Bus Shuttle (optional extra)
(29th, 30th & 31st December 2025)
Kempton open: 10.30am-4pm
End the year in spectacular style as our mighty triple-expansion engine steams back to life on 29th, 30th & 31st December at Kempton Steam Museum.
And that’s not all…
Back by popular demand, we’re once again teaming up with our friends at the London Museum of Water & Steam (LMWS)! With a special joint ticket, you can explore both museums in one day and travel between them aboard a classic Routemaster bus.
Discover two historic pumping stations, marvel at the engineering giants that once powered London’s water supply, and round off the year with a steam-powered adventure the whole family will love ❤️
ROUTEMASTER BUS RIDE
Hopping onboard? The ride is included with joint admission tickets to both museums. Please note: as a heritage vehicle, the bus does not have step-free access.
🚆 Travelling by public transport? We recommend starting your day at the London Museum of Water & Steam and catching the shuttle to Kempton.
🚗 Coming by car? We suggest beginning at Kempton, where there is plenty of free parking.
BUS TIMETABLE 🚌
Depart London Museum of Water & Steam
(Entrance gates in Green Dragon Lane)
10:00, 11:30, 13:00, 14:45, 16:15
Depart Kempton Steam Museum
10:45, 12:15, 14:00, 15:30, 16:45
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GUIDED & SELF-GUIDED TOURS AT KEMPTON
Guided tours of our static engine will be available on the day for an additional £3 per person (subject to availability on the day). Be sure to book your tour at the front desk when you arrive on the day to avoid missing out!
Tours should last around 1 hour and will take place at:
13:10, 13:30, 13:50, 14:10, 14:30, 14:50, 15:10
Between the hours of 10:30am-12:30pm, we also offer visitors the chance to climb our incredible Lady Bessie Prescott engine as a self-guided tour - with a free guidebook available to help you explore and navigate the engine by yourself.
All access to the Lady Bessie Prescott engine requires climbing steep stairs and due to historic railings, only those over the height of 1.4m (4' 7") are allowed to ascend the engine.
Please note: tickets for the Hampton & Kempton Waterworks Railway must be purchased separately.
GENERAL VISITOR INFORMATION
Please visit www.kemptonsteam.org for further information and travel details, including information about the London ULEZ.
The museum is an industrial environment containing moving machinery, steep stairs and hard surfaces. Children must remain supervised at all times.
N.B. We have an access lift which enables step free access from the ground to the main museum floor.
Driver Experience
Driver Experience
Would you like to operate the world’s largest working triple-expansion steam engine?
Now’s your chance to become a Guest Driver at Kempton Steam Museum and do just that!
Your day begins early with a tour of the engine house and an introduction to the team of volunteers. You will then get involved with all the different tasks needed to get the Sir William Prescott steam pumping engine working, before getting your hands on the operating controls. You will be shown how to start the triple-expansion engine with the barring engines, how to control its running and how to stop it.
At the end of the day you’ll then receive a signed certificate to cherish and show off to your friends and family!
Available on our steaming weekend dates, the Guest Driver Experience costs £110 per person.
Drivers must be over 1.4m/ 4’7″ tall. Included in the price are a set of booklets detailing the history and technical specifications of the engine. The only thing you need is a pair of overalls!
PLEASE NOTE: Experience tickets must be booked at least 7 days before the steaming event that you wish to attend.
GENERAL VISITOR INFORMATION
Please visit www.kemptonsteam.org for further information and travel details, including information about the London ULEZ.
The museum is an industrial environment containing moving machinery, steep stairs and hard surfaces. Children must remain supervised at all times.
We have an access lift which enables step free access from the ground to the main museum floor.
Driver Experience
Driver Experience
Would you like to operate the world’s largest working triple-expansion steam engine?
Now’s your chance to become a Guest Driver at Kempton Steam Museum and do just that!
Your day begins early with a tour of the engine house and an introduction to the team of volunteers. You will then get involved with all the different tasks needed to get the Sir William Prescott steam pumping engine working, before getting your hands on the operating controls. You will be shown how to start the triple-expansion engine with the barring engines, how to control its running and how to stop it.
At the end of the day you’ll then receive a signed certificate to cherish and show off to your friends and family!
Available on our steaming weekend dates, the Guest Driver Experience costs £110 per person.
Drivers must be over 1.4m/ 4’7″ tall. Included in the price are a set of booklets detailing the history and technical specifications of the engine. The only thing you need is a pair of overalls!
PLEASE NOTE: Experience tickets must be booked at least 7 days before the steaming event that you wish to attend.
GENERAL VISITOR INFORMATION
Please visit www.kemptonsteam.org for further information and travel details, including information about the London ULEZ.
The museum is an industrial environment containing moving machinery, steep stairs and hard surfaces. Children must remain supervised at all times.
We have an access lift which enables step free access from the ground to the main museum floor.
New Years Steam Up (29th-31st December)
New Years Steam Up &
Routemaster Bus Shuttle (optional extra)
(29th, 30th & 31st December 2025)
Kempton open: 10.30am-4pm
End the year in spectacular style as our mighty triple-expansion engine steams back to life on 29th, 30th & 31st December at Kempton Steam Museum.
And that’s not all…
Back by popular demand, we’re once again teaming up with our friends at the London Museum of Water & Steam (LMWS)! With a special joint ticket, you can explore both museums in one day and travel between them aboard a classic Routemaster bus.
Discover two historic pumping stations, marvel at the engineering giants that once powered London’s water supply, and round off the year with a steam-powered adventure the whole family will love ❤️
ROUTEMASTER BUS RIDE
Hopping onboard? The ride is included with joint admission tickets to both museums. Please note: as a heritage vehicle, the bus does not have step-free access.
🚆 Travelling by public transport? We recommend starting your day at the London Museum of Water & Steam and catching the shuttle to Kempton.
🚗 Coming by car? We suggest beginning at Kempton, where there is plenty of free parking.
BUS TIMETABLE 🚌
Depart London Museum of Water & Steam
(Entrance gates in Green Dragon Lane)
10:00, 11:30, 13:00, 14:45, 16:15
Depart Kempton Steam Museum
10:45, 12:15, 14:00, 15:30, 16:45
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GUIDED & SELF-GUIDED TOURS AT KEMPTON
Guided tours of our static engine will be available on the day for an additional £3 per person (subject to availability on the day). Be sure to book your tour at the front desk when you arrive on the day to avoid missing out!
Tours should last around 1 hour and will take place at:
13:10, 13:30, 13:50, 14:10, 14:30, 14:50, 15:10
Between the hours of 10:30am-12:30pm, we also offer visitors the chance to climb our incredible Lady Bessie Prescott engine as a self-guided tour - with a free guidebook available to help you explore and navigate the engine by yourself.
All access to the Lady Bessie Prescott engine requires climbing steep stairs and due to historic railings, only those over the height of 1.4m (4' 7") are allowed to ascend the engine.
Please note: tickets for the Hampton & Kempton Waterworks Railway must be purchased separately.
GENERAL VISITOR INFORMATION
Please visit www.kemptonsteam.org for further information and travel details, including information about the London ULEZ.
The museum is an industrial environment containing moving machinery, steep stairs and hard surfaces. Children must remain supervised at all times.
N.B. We have an access lift which enables step free access from the ground to the main museum floor.
New Years Steam Up (29th-31st December)
New Years Steam Up &
Routemaster Bus Shuttle (optional extra)
(29th, 30th & 31st December 2025)
Kempton open: 10.30am-4pm
End the year in spectacular style as our mighty triple-expansion engine steams back to life on 29th, 30th & 31st December at Kempton Steam Museum.
And that’s not all…
Back by popular demand, we’re once again teaming up with our friends at the London Museum of Water & Steam (LMWS)! With a special joint ticket, you can explore both museums in one day and travel between them aboard a classic Routemaster bus.
Discover two historic pumping stations, marvel at the engineering giants that once powered London’s water supply, and round off the year with a steam-powered adventure the whole family will love ❤️
ROUTEMASTER BUS RIDE
Hopping onboard? The ride is included with joint admission tickets to both museums. Please note: as a heritage vehicle, the bus does not have step-free access.
🚆 Travelling by public transport? We recommend starting your day at the London Museum of Water & Steam and catching the shuttle to Kempton.
🚗 Coming by car? We suggest beginning at Kempton, where there is plenty of free parking.
BUS TIMETABLE 🚌
Depart London Museum of Water & Steam
(Entrance gates in Green Dragon Lane)
10:00, 11:30, 13:00, 14:45, 16:15
Depart Kempton Steam Museum
10:45, 12:15, 14:00, 15:30, 16:45
| |
GUIDED & SELF-GUIDED TOURS AT KEMPTON
Guided tours of our static engine will be available on the day for an additional £3 per person (subject to availability on the day). Be sure to book your tour at the front desk when you arrive on the day to avoid missing out!
Tours should last around 1 hour and will take place at:
13:10, 13:30, 13:50, 14:10, 14:30, 14:50, 15:10
Between the hours of 10:30am-12:30pm, we also offer visitors the chance to climb our incredible Lady Bessie Prescott engine as a self-guided tour - with a free guidebook available to help you explore and navigate the engine by yourself.
All access to the Lady Bessie Prescott engine requires climbing steep stairs and due to historic railings, only those over the height of 1.4m (4' 7") are allowed to ascend the engine.
Please note: tickets for the Hampton & Kempton Waterworks Railway must be purchased separately.
GENERAL VISITOR INFORMATION
Please visit www.kemptonsteam.org for further information and travel details, including information about the London ULEZ.
The museum is an industrial environment containing moving machinery, steep stairs and hard surfaces. Children must remain supervised at all times.
N.B. We have an access lift which enables step free access from the ground to the main museum floor.