Welcome
Grade 1 listed industrial heritage visitor attraction open to the public April to October, Crofton Pumping Station was built in 1807-9 to supply water to the highest point of the Kennet & Avon Canal. It has recently undergone Heritage Lottery Fund supported conservation and visitor facility improvement work and is the home of the oldest working steam engine in the world still in its original location and capable of performing its original task. A triumph of the Volunteer Preservation movement, the Trust bought the redundant pumping station for preservation in 1968 and by 1971 both engines had been restored to full working order. Car Park. Toilets.
Level access
There is level access from the main entrance to:
Boiler HouseBoiler House Admissions DeskAccessible ToiletsCrofton GroundsGrounds and Picnic AreaAccess with steps
There are steps from the car park to:
Old Smithy Picnic AreaGeneral
Getting here
Travel by public transport
Bedwyn Station approx 1.5 miles away, access from there by either road or the canal towpath (the towpath may not be suitable for those with mobility access needs)
Parking
Car park has two designated accessible spaces. Access to the main entrance is across the road to the main gate and down the slope to the Engine House. The gradient of the slope may not be suitable for some wheelchair users and / or their companions / carers. Please call for more information if required. There is also a second entrance from the canal towpath via a flight of 30 external steps; this not suitable for wheelchair users.


Arrival
Path to main entrance
Main entrance
Entry is through doors at the Boiler House. There is step-free access from the car park, but down a slope that may not be suitable for some wheelchair users, their carers, and those of limited mobility. Entry is level through to the Boiler House.

Getting around inside
Ticket/ information desk
Boiler House Admissions Desk
Things to See and Do
Boiler House
The Ground Floor Boiler House is accessible to wheelchair users and there is step free access. There is no step-free access to two uppermost levels in the Engine House.
Public toilet
Accessible Toilets
Fully accessible unisex toilet newly opened August 2018 to full accessible standards.

Getting around outside
Various parts of the grounds are accessible but some of the lawned areas are on slopes and assistance may be needed.
Picnic Area
Old Smithy Picnic Area
Picnic area is accessible to wheelchair users with assistance, the ground slopes in parts.
Grounds and Picnic Area
There is access to the grounds and picnic area but this does involve a slope from the entrance and then a slope over grass. These may not be suitable for wheelchair users, those with visual impairments or mobility difficulties.
Customer care support
Emergency evacuation procedures
Customer care support
Modern unisex accessible toilet with baby changing.
