Crossness is open on selected dates for Steaming Days, special events, guided tours, educational and private group visits. Book an upcoming visit below, or join our mailing list to hear when new events are announced.
What’s coming up at Crossness Pumping Station
Every week
Steaming Days, Guided Tours & Private Visits
Find out about Steaming Days, guided tours and private group visits.
Sat 17 Oct & Sun 18 Oct
Steampunk Spooktacular Steaming!
A weekend of steam, spooky family fun, themed talks, activities and stalls with Great Kentspectations. The vintage bus and RANG railway will be running.
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September events
Totally Thames 2026 comes to Crossness!
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Visit Crossness Pumping Station on one of our special event days where you’ll have the chance to explore our site whilst enjoying some extra entertainment!
The vintage Routemaster bus will be running from Abbey Wood Station, along with our narrow-gauge railway train.
The Ness Cafe and gift shop will be open, and our friendly volunteers will be on hand to answer all your questions.
Please note that the Prince Consort beam engine will NOT be in steam for these events.
Bloomberg Connects
Help plan your visit to Crossness Pumping Station. For more information visit our Bloomberg Connects page.
Download the on-line guide to Crossness available on Bloomberg Connects.
Online Exhibition
The Toilet Timeline
From a hole in the ground to the vacuum assisted toilet on the space station, the Toilet Timeline will illustrate the key developments in toilet design and technology – past present, and future.
This new exhibition tells a fascinating story of human ingenuity and innovation.
Donate
Much of the funding needed to conserve the Crossness Pumping Station comes from visitors to the site.
The pandemic, subsequent lockdowns and restrictions have meant our income for the last two years has been severely reduced.
Please consider making a donation to help us to maintain this unique and magnificent heritage site.
