Museums & Galleries · Essex
The Museum of Power
📍 CM9 6FR
Photo: Chris Allen (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Working triple expansion steam pumping engine 'Marshall'
- Riverside walks to explore
- Miniature railway rides on selected days
- Astaria Model Village, the only one in Essex
- Cream tea at the Steam Pump Tea Room
The Museum of Power is housed in a former water pumping station, with a collection ranging from a working overhead machine shop to a petrol powered iron, and its centrepiece is the 'Lilleshall' triple expansion steam pumping engine 'Marshall'. You can also enjoy free riverside walks, visit the Astaria Model Village, the only one in Essex, and ride the Langford and Beeleigh Miniature Railway on selected days. It suits families and anyone curious about industrial history, and dogs are welcome on leads throughout. Open Wednesday to Sunday, with a Steam Pump Tea Room for refreshments. In Langford, Maldon, it's close to Hatfield Peverel station 3.5 miles away, with 21 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays for those planning a longer visit.
Practical details
- Open
- Wednesday to Sunday, 9:30am to 4:00pm, last entry 3:00pm
- Dogs
- Dog friendly indoors and in the grounds, on leads
- Booking
- Closed on Bank Holiday Mondays
From the attraction's own website on 8 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Pet Friendly
Visitor reviews
No reviews yet — been here? Be the first to share what it's like.
Log in or create a free account to write a review.
Do you own or manage The Museum of Power?
Claim this listing to respond to reviews and keep your information up to date. Verification is free — see why owners claim their listing.
Create a free account to claimPlaces to stay near The Museum of Power
Make a proper break of it — these stays are all within 25 miles.
1.3 mi
1.4 mi
1.4 mi
1.4 mi
1.6 mi
1.7 mi
🎪 What's on near The Museum of Power
Events from
Skiddle
Sat 14 Nov · 12:00
Beneath The Arches 2026
Radio City Social, Chelmsford · 8.2 mi
Tickets on Skiddle ↗
Sat 14 Nov · 16:00
The Definitive Goldmine Reunion
The Paddocks, Canvey Island · 16.1 mi
Tickets on Skiddle ↗
Sat 5 Dec · 18:45
Christmas Party Bookings - Buzz Bingo Colchester
Buzz Bingo Colchester, Colchester · 14.1 mi
Tickets on Skiddle ↗
Sat 5 Dec · 11:00
Christmas Family Funday with K-pop Meet & Greet
Layer Village Hall, Colchester · 10.7 mi
Tickets on Skiddle ↗
🗓️ Make a break of it
Turn a visit to The Museum of Power into a proper getaway — ready-made plans, and the drive worked out with fuel, EV charging and the best stops.
🚆 Or come by train
- Hatfield Peverel 3.5 miles
- Witham 4 miles
- Beaulieu Park 6 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page