Open House Festival (13th-14th September)
Open House Festival
(13th & 14 September)
We're thrilled to be opening our doors to the public for FREE as part of the Open House Festival on Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th September.
Our engine won't be running, but you can still explore our incredible space, savour our Grade II Listed architecture and take a self-guided tour on our No.7 engine.
Guided tours will be available but are subject to availability on the day.
There is no need to book a ticket - just turn up on the day!
Please note: 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.
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.
Steaming Weekend (20th September)
Steaming: Saturday 20th September
Open: 10:30-16:00
Join us as we fire up our incredible Sir William Prescott engine – the world’s largest working triple-expansion steam engine!
Tickets grant you all day admission to the Kempton Steam Museum, so please feel free to enter at any time. Admission ticket also include a guidebook which you can collect on entry. The Sir William Prescott engine will run several times per day.
Please note: this ticket is for museum admission only. Tickets for the Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway must be purchased separately.
SELF-GUIDED & GUIDED TOURS
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.
Guided Tours of the engine are then available after 1:00pm and last approximately 1 hour. Places are limited to a maximum of 6 people per tour and cost an additional £3. Be sure to book your tour at the front desk when you arrive on the day to avoid missing out!
Please note: 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.
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.
Classic Car & Bike Show (21st September)
Steaming with
Classic Car & Bike Show:
Sunday 21st September
Open: 10:30am - 4:00pm
Start your engines and join us as we welcome an array of classic cars and vintage motorbikes from across the decades on display outside the museum.
Inside we’ll be firing up our incredible Sir William Prescott engine – the world’s largest working triple-expansion steam engine!
Tickets grant you all day admission to the Kempton Steam Museum, so please feel free to enter at any time. Admission ticket also include a guidebook which you can collect on entry. The Sir William Prescott engine will run several times per day.
Please note: this ticket is for museum admission only. Tickets for the Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway must be purchased separately.
SELF-GUIDED & GUIDED TOURS
Between the hours of 10:30am-1pm, last entry 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.
Guided Tours of the engine are then available after 1:00pm and last approximately 1 hour. Places are limited to a maximum of 6 people per tour and cost an additional £3. Be sure to book your tour at the front desk when you arrive on the day to avoid missing out!
Please note: 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.
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.
Sensory-Friendly Sunday (12th October)
Sensory-Friendly Sunday
12th October
This year, we’re excited to be trialling our new Sensory-Friendly Sundays, a special opening designed for visitors who prefer a quieter, more relaxed experience at the museum.
On these Sundays, we’ll open our doors from 11am - 3pm with:
✅ Reduced noise levels
✅ Softer lighting
✅ A calmer, less crowded environment
Our incredible steam engines are still here to enjoy and explore, but in a way that’s more comfortable for those with sensory sensitivities. Whether you’re neurodivergent, have sensory processing differences, or simply prefer a quieter visit, you are very warmly welcome.
Tickets grant you all day admission to the Kempton Steam Museum, so please feel free to enter at any time. Admission ticket also include a guidebook which you can collect on entry. We will also have ear defenders available for children and adults should you need them.
Tickets are £7 for adults (£8.50 with optional Gift Aid), and free for anyone under 18 as well as for carers.
We want to make this as accessible as possible, so if you do have any questions or suggestions, please do let us know via publicity@kemptonsteam.org or on social media.
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.
We look forward to welcoming you!
Steaming Weekend (18th-19th October)
Steaming: Saturday 18th &
Sunday 19th October
Open: 10:30am - 4:00pm
Join us as we fire up our incredible Sir William Prescott engine – the world’s largest working triple-expansion steam engine!
Tickets grant you all day admission to the Kempton Steam Museum, so please feel free to enter at any time. Admission ticket also include a guidebook which you can collect on entry. The Sir William Prescott engine will run several times per day.
Please note: this ticket is for museum admission only. Tickets for the Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway must be purchased separately.
SELF-GUIDED & GUIDED TOURS
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.
Guided Tours of the engine are then available after 1:00pm and last approximately 1 hour. Places are limited to a maximum of 6 people per tour and cost an additional £3. Be sure to book your tour at the front desk when you arrive on the day to avoid missing out!
Please note: 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.
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.
Kempton Lates: Steam & SCREAM! (1st November)
🎃 Kempton Lates presents💀
Steam and SCREAM!
Saturday 1st November
6pm-10pm
On Saturday 1st November, Kempton Steam Museum becomes the Kempton SCREAM Museum for one night only…
Step inside if you dare. Our mighty triple-expansion engine No. 6 will awaken from its slumber, hissing, pounding, and steaming through the night while the museum is bathed in eerie light and shadow. Ghostly music, haunting atmosphere, and spine-chilling vibes will transform our industrial cathedral into a playground for the brave.
Expect:
🕸️ Steaming Engines – watch the monstrous No. 6 shake the museum walls in the dark
🍸 A Haunted Bar – whet your whistle with a ghostly tipple
🎶 Devilish Beats – with music to keep your bones rattling.
💀 Atmospheric Setting – glowing lights, haunting decorations, and maybe even a wisp of ghostly smoke…
👻 Tickets are £14 Early (Dead) Bird until 13th October - £19 thereafter.
⚠️ Spaces are limited to just 120 souls. Once they’re gone, they’re gone…
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So gather your ghouls and join us for a night where the past comes alive. This is not one for the faint of heart…
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.
We have an access lift which enables step free access from the ground to the main museum floor.
Steaming Weekend (22nd-23rd November)
Steaming: Saturday 22nd
& Sunday 23rd November
Open: 10:30am - 4:00pm
Join us as we fire up our incredible Sir William Prescott engine – the world’s largest working triple-expansion steam engine!
Tickets grant you all day admission to the Kempton Steam Museum, so please feel free to enter at any time. Admission ticket also include a guidebook which you can collect on entry. The Sir William Prescott engine will run several times per day.
Please note: this ticket is for museum admission only. Tickets for the Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway must be purchased separately.
SELF-GUIDED & GUIDED TOURS
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.
Guided Tours of the engine are then available after 1:00pm and last approximately 1 hour. Places are limited to a maximum of 6 people per tour and cost an additional £3. Be sure to book your tour at the front desk when you arrive on the day to avoid missing out!
Please note: 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.
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.
Sensory-Friendly Sunday (14th December)
Sensory-Friendly Sunday
14th December
This year, we’re excited to be trialling our new Sensory-Friendly Sundays, a special opening designed for visitors who prefer a quieter, more relaxed experience at the museum.
On these Sundays, we’ll open our doors from 11am - 3pm with:
✅ Reduced noise levels
✅ Softer lighting
✅ A calmer, less crowded environment
Our incredible steam engines are still here to enjoy and explore, but in a way that’s more comfortable for those with sensory sensitivities. Whether you’re neurodivergent, have sensory processing differences, or simply prefer a quieter visit, you are very warmly welcome.
Tickets grant you all day admission to the Kempton Steam Museum, so please feel free to enter at any time. Admission ticket also include a guidebook which you can collect on entry. We will also have ear defenders available for children and adults should you need them.
Tickets are £7 for adults (£8.50 with optional Gift Aid), and free for anyone under 18 as well as for carers.
We want to make this as accessible as possible, so if you do have any questions or suggestions, please do let us know via publicity@kemptonsteam.org or on social media.
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.
We look forward to welcoming you!
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, 16:30
Depart Kempton Steam Museum
10:45, 12:15, 14:00, 15:30, 17:00
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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.
Sensory-Friendly Sunday (12th October)
Sensory-Friendly Sunday
12th October
This year, we’re excited to be trialling our new Sensory-Friendly Sundays, a special opening designed for visitors who prefer a quieter, more relaxed experience at the museum.
On these Sundays, we’ll open our doors from 11am - 3pm with:
✅ Reduced noise levels
✅ Softer lighting
✅ A calmer, less crowded environment
Our incredible steam engines are still here to enjoy and explore, but in a way that’s more comfortable for those with sensory sensitivities. Whether you’re neurodivergent, have sensory processing differences, or simply prefer a quieter visit, you are very warmly welcome.
Tickets grant you all day admission to the Kempton Steam Museum, so please feel free to enter at any time. Admission ticket also include a guidebook which you can collect on entry. We will also have ear defenders available for children and adults should you need them.
Tickets are £7 for adults (£8.50 with optional Gift Aid), and free for anyone under 18 as well as for carers.
We want to make this as accessible as possible, so if you do have any questions or suggestions, please do let us know via publicity@kemptonsteam.org or on social media.
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.
We look forward to welcoming you!
Sensory-Friendly Sunday (14th December)
Sensory-Friendly Sunday
14th December
This year, we’re excited to be trialling our new Sensory-Friendly Sundays, a special opening designed for visitors who prefer a quieter, more relaxed experience at the museum.
On these Sundays, we’ll open our doors from 11am - 3pm with:
✅ Reduced noise levels
✅ Softer lighting
✅ A calmer, less crowded environment
Our incredible steam engines are still here to enjoy and explore, but in a way that’s more comfortable for those with sensory sensitivities. Whether you’re neurodivergent, have sensory processing differences, or simply prefer a quieter visit, you are very warmly welcome.
Tickets grant you all day admission to the Kempton Steam Museum, so please feel free to enter at any time. Admission ticket also include a guidebook which you can collect on entry. We will also have ear defenders available for children and adults should you need them.
Tickets are £7 for adults (£8.50 with optional Gift Aid), and free for anyone under 18 as well as for carers.
We want to make this as accessible as possible, so if you do have any questions or suggestions, please do let us know via publicity@kemptonsteam.org or on social media.
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.
We look forward to welcoming you!
Open House Festival (13th-14th September)
Open House Festival
(13th & 14 September)
We're thrilled to be opening our doors to the public for FREE as part of the Open House Festival on Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th September.
Our engine won't be running, but you can still explore our incredible space, savour our Grade II Listed architecture and take a self-guided tour on our No.7 engine.
Guided tours will be available but are subject to availability on the day.
There is no need to book a ticket - just turn up on the day!
Please note: 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.
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.
Classic Car & Bike Show (21st September)
Steaming with
Classic Car & Bike Show:
Sunday 21st September
Open: 10:30am - 4:00pm
Start your engines and join us as we welcome an array of classic cars and vintage motorbikes from across the decades on display outside the museum.
Inside we’ll be firing up our incredible Sir William Prescott engine – the world’s largest working triple-expansion steam engine!
Tickets grant you all day admission to the Kempton Steam Museum, so please feel free to enter at any time. Admission ticket also include a guidebook which you can collect on entry. The Sir William Prescott engine will run several times per day.
Please note: this ticket is for museum admission only. Tickets for the Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway must be purchased separately.
SELF-GUIDED & GUIDED TOURS
Between the hours of 10:30am-1pm, last entry 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.
Guided Tours of the engine are then available after 1:00pm and last approximately 1 hour. Places are limited to a maximum of 6 people per tour and cost an additional £3. Be sure to book your tour at the front desk when you arrive on the day to avoid missing out!
Please note: 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.
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.
Kempton Lates: Steam & SCREAM! (1st November)
🎃 Kempton Lates presents💀
Steam and SCREAM!
Saturday 1st November
6pm-10pm
On Saturday 1st November, Kempton Steam Museum becomes the Kempton SCREAM Museum for one night only…
Step inside if you dare. Our mighty triple-expansion engine No. 6 will awaken from its slumber, hissing, pounding, and steaming through the night while the museum is bathed in eerie light and shadow. Ghostly music, haunting atmosphere, and spine-chilling vibes will transform our industrial cathedral into a playground for the brave.
Expect:
🕸️ Steaming Engines – watch the monstrous No. 6 shake the museum walls in the dark
🍸 A Haunted Bar – whet your whistle with a ghostly tipple
🎶 Devilish Beats – with music to keep your bones rattling.
💀 Atmospheric Setting – glowing lights, haunting decorations, and maybe even a wisp of ghostly smoke…
👻 Tickets are £14 Early (Dead) Bird until 13th October - £19 thereafter.
⚠️ Spaces are limited to just 120 souls. Once they’re gone, they’re gone…
| |
So gather your ghouls and join us for a night where the past comes alive. This is not one for the faint of heart…
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.
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, 16:30
Depart Kempton Steam Museum
10:45, 12:15, 14:00, 15:30, 17:00
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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.
Steaming Weekend (20th September)
Steaming: Saturday 20th September
Open: 10:30-16:00
Join us as we fire up our incredible Sir William Prescott engine – the world’s largest working triple-expansion steam engine!
Tickets grant you all day admission to the Kempton Steam Museum, so please feel free to enter at any time. Admission ticket also include a guidebook which you can collect on entry. The Sir William Prescott engine will run several times per day.
Please note: this ticket is for museum admission only. Tickets for the Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway must be purchased separately.
SELF-GUIDED & GUIDED TOURS
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.
Guided Tours of the engine are then available after 1:00pm and last approximately 1 hour. Places are limited to a maximum of 6 people per tour and cost an additional £3. Be sure to book your tour at the front desk when you arrive on the day to avoid missing out!
Please note: 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.
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.
Classic Car & Bike Show (21st September)
Steaming with
Classic Car & Bike Show:
Sunday 21st September
Open: 10:30am - 4:00pm
Start your engines and join us as we welcome an array of classic cars and vintage motorbikes from across the decades on display outside the museum.
Inside we’ll be firing up our incredible Sir William Prescott engine – the world’s largest working triple-expansion steam engine!
Tickets grant you all day admission to the Kempton Steam Museum, so please feel free to enter at any time. Admission ticket also include a guidebook which you can collect on entry. The Sir William Prescott engine will run several times per day.
Please note: this ticket is for museum admission only. Tickets for the Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway must be purchased separately.
SELF-GUIDED & GUIDED TOURS
Between the hours of 10:30am-1pm, last entry 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.
Guided Tours of the engine are then available after 1:00pm and last approximately 1 hour. Places are limited to a maximum of 6 people per tour and cost an additional £3. Be sure to book your tour at the front desk when you arrive on the day to avoid missing out!
Please note: 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.
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.
Steaming Weekend (18th-19th October)
Steaming: Saturday 18th &
Sunday 19th October
Open: 10:30am - 4:00pm
Join us as we fire up our incredible Sir William Prescott engine – the world’s largest working triple-expansion steam engine!
Tickets grant you all day admission to the Kempton Steam Museum, so please feel free to enter at any time. Admission ticket also include a guidebook which you can collect on entry. The Sir William Prescott engine will run several times per day.
Please note: this ticket is for museum admission only. Tickets for the Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway must be purchased separately.
SELF-GUIDED & GUIDED TOURS
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.
Guided Tours of the engine are then available after 1:00pm and last approximately 1 hour. Places are limited to a maximum of 6 people per tour and cost an additional £3. Be sure to book your tour at the front desk when you arrive on the day to avoid missing out!
Please note: 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.
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.
Kempton Lates: Steam & SCREAM! (1st November)
🎃 Kempton Lates presents💀
Steam and SCREAM!
Saturday 1st November
6pm-10pm
On Saturday 1st November, Kempton Steam Museum becomes the Kempton SCREAM Museum for one night only…
Step inside if you dare. Our mighty triple-expansion engine No. 6 will awaken from its slumber, hissing, pounding, and steaming through the night while the museum is bathed in eerie light and shadow. Ghostly music, haunting atmosphere, and spine-chilling vibes will transform our industrial cathedral into a playground for the brave.
Expect:
🕸️ Steaming Engines – watch the monstrous No. 6 shake the museum walls in the dark
🍸 A Haunted Bar – whet your whistle with a ghostly tipple
🎶 Devilish Beats – with music to keep your bones rattling.
💀 Atmospheric Setting – glowing lights, haunting decorations, and maybe even a wisp of ghostly smoke…
👻 Tickets are £14 Early (Dead) Bird until 13th October - £19 thereafter.
⚠️ Spaces are limited to just 120 souls. Once they’re gone, they’re gone…
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So gather your ghouls and join us for a night where the past comes alive. This is not one for the faint of heart…
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.
We have an access lift which enables step free access from the ground to the main museum floor.
Steaming Weekend (22nd-23rd November)
Steaming: Saturday 22nd
& Sunday 23rd November
Open: 10:30am - 4:00pm
Join us as we fire up our incredible Sir William Prescott engine – the world’s largest working triple-expansion steam engine!
Tickets grant you all day admission to the Kempton Steam Museum, so please feel free to enter at any time. Admission ticket also include a guidebook which you can collect on entry. The Sir William Prescott engine will run several times per day.
Please note: this ticket is for museum admission only. Tickets for the Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway must be purchased separately.
SELF-GUIDED & GUIDED TOURS
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.
Guided Tours of the engine are then available after 1:00pm and last approximately 1 hour. Places are limited to a maximum of 6 people per tour and cost an additional £3. Be sure to book your tour at the front desk when you arrive on the day to avoid missing out!
Please note: 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.
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, 16:30
Depart Kempton Steam Museum
10:45, 12:15, 14:00, 15:30, 17:00
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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.