LEICESTER’S Abbey Pumping Station will be welcoming visitors of all ages to its summer family fun day this weekend.
Taking place from 12 noon until 4.30pm on Sunday (17 August), the event will recreate the atmosphere of a village gala day, with a wide range of stalls, food and drink, and a display of vintage vehicles.
One of the pumping station’s majestic beam engines (pictured) will be in steam, while Leonard the locomotive will be running on the narrow gauge railway, offering rides for just 50p.
There will be performances throughout the day from a vintage fairground organ and the Leicester Community Concert Band.
Drinks will be available from the outdoor cocktail and gin bar, as well as freshly fried chips from the coal-fired vintage chip van and light refreshments from the café.
Tickets for the Family Fun Day are discounted when bought online, with a family ticket (two adults, two children) costing £15. A family ticket at the door will cost £18. There is no charge for those aged under 5.
More information is at leicestermuseums.org/SummerFamilyFun2025
Customers who require assistance to attend Abbey Pumping Station events can apply for a free companion ticket. Please email the team at aps@leicester.gov.uk or call 0116 299 5111 during opening hours for more information.
Details of all the events taking place at Abbey Pumping Station - home to Leicester’s industrial, technological and scientific collections - can be found at leicestermuseums.org
Abbey Pumping Station is on Corporation Road, Leicester LE4 5PX.