Up Coming Events
Vintage & Antique Outdoor Market – by Haddon Events – Sunday 12th April
Vintage & Antique Outdoor Market – by Haddon Events – Sunday 12th April
Summer Outdoor Vintage and Antique Market. Expect to find stalls selling antique and vintage items including, jewellery, silver, coins, vintage fashion, handbags, furniture, sculpture, garden ornaments, household effects, curios, art, collectables, ceramics and much mor...
Power Up Sunday – Power of the Paws
Power Up Sunday – Power of the Paws
As a lead up to our Dog Show on Sunday, 10th May come and have canine fun with themed crafts and activities, paw print scavenger hunts and more waggy tail fun with your furry/fluffy friends.
Power of the Paws Dog Show – 10th May
Power of the Paws Dog Show – 10th May
Calling all dog lovers - come and enjoy a great day out to celebrate all things canine, including a dog show with agility and best in show competitions, expert talks, paw hunts, themed stalls, crafts and activities for all the family, together with food and refreshments...
Future Power Half Term Fun
Future Power Half Term Fun
Come and get those ‘little grey cells working; at the Essex Book Festivals exciting opening event to discover how Future Power could impact your lives at home, at work and on the move through engaging and informative interaction with local community energy groups, the...
Fun For Kids ‘Sports and Games’
Fun For Kids ‘Sports and Games’
A day where everything is for kids, offering activities, workshops and games for all children up to the age of 15. Kids entry is FREE.
Langford & Ulting Country Fayre & Classic Car Show – 5th July 2026
Langford & Ulting Country Fayre & Classic Car Show – 5th July 2026
Going back to the good old days of country fayres and celebrating ‘Everything Local’, with exhibits of agriculture and horticulture, arts and crafts by local crafters and artists, classic cars, entertainment , rides and activities.
Essex Faery Fayre – Fairies and Pirates
Essex Faery Fayre – Fairies and Pirates
Museum, Astaria Fairy Model Village, music, dancers, entertainment, treasure hunt, food and gift stalls, fairy and pirate best dressed competition and more included in the entry price.
Summer Holiday Fun – Oceans, Rivers and Seas
Summer Holiday Fun – Oceans, Rivers and Seas
Come and have great fun each Thursday during the Summer Holidays exploring all about the power of waterin oceans, rivers and seas through fun activities, arts and crafts, hunts and much more ….
Summer Holiday Fun – Oceans, Rivers and Seas
Summer Holiday Fun – Oceans, Rivers and Seas
Come and have great fun each Thursday during the Summer Holidays exploring all about the power of waterin oceans, rivers and seas through fun activities, arts and crafts, hunts and much more ….
Motorbike Show – 2nd August
Motorbike Show – 2nd August
Come and see around 200 motorbikes on our events field including Classic Vintage Modern and Customised Motorbikes, Touring Displays, Trial Demonstrations, Club Stands, crafts and trade stalls, food stalls and bar. Competition for best in show for a variety of categori...
Welcome to
The Museum of Power
Keeping Industrial History
Alive & Working
Housed in a former Water Pumping Station, the Museum contains a fascinating collection which ranges from a working overhead machine shop to a petrol powered iron.
The jewel in our crown is the ‘Lilleshall’ triple expansion steam pumping engine ‘Marshall’ which runs on Steam for many of our big events throughout the year and on compressed air for all other events.
On NON event days there is a small CHARGE for entry to the Museum, however it is FREE for you to explore our riverside walks or enjoy a cream tea in our Steam Pump Tea Room. Entrance fees for our EVENTS are shown on the web site Events Page. There is plenty to do and see for adults and children alike at the Museum of Power.
We are a dog friendly site – dogs are welcome indoors as well as in the Museum grounds, as long as they are on leads.
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The Museum of Power
Latest News
Railway unable to run Thursday 9th April due to construction works on site, but will be running on Sunday 12th April for the Antiques Fair.
New exciting Volunteer Opportunities now available for Front of House Reception, Learning and Events – please visit our Volunteering page for details.
Next Events:
Easter Holidays Fun Day – 9th April (No railway)
Antiques Fair – Sunday, 12th April
Power Up Sunday – Sunday 3rd May
Miniature Railway
The Langford and Beeleigh Miniature Railway: Our ‘Langford’ station is less than half a mile from the position of the original Langford and Ulting Halt. You can view the original Langford Station sign inside the Museum.
We aim to run trains on all Museum event days, the first Sunday of every month and every Thursday during school holidays (excluding Christmas holidays and January shutdown).
Astaria Model Village
Created by Alan with a helping hand from friend Dave, the village is open every first Sunday of the month, all event days and on Thursdays during school holidays.
Come and meet the inhabitants of the only model village in Essex.
School Education Days
Discover the Museum of Power, a beautiful location with a wealth of historic resources to inspire today’s children in today’s subjects.
Give your class a unique cross-curricular learning experience.
Volunteer with us
Opportunities to excite, learn new skills and stay connected
Volunteers are important and valued members of the Museum of Power team, they help us support visitors, care for our collection and work behind the scenes.
Volunteering at the Museum is a great way to meet like minded people, improve your wellbeing and have unique experiences in a friendly environment.
We have a number of opportunities currently available.