MUSEUM OPENING DAYS IN 2024
Download and print a copy of our 2024 events program.
The Museum is now closed for the rest of 2024 but will reopen at Easter 2025 with another year of exciting events as well as being open to view the exhibits. More details of events and opening hours will appear on this page soon.
MARCH – WE REOPEN FOR 2024
Find Us : Local weather : Entry Fees
Sunday 31st
(Easter)
Easter Bunny Hunt and Take a trip on a steam hauled brake van.
There will be a small N gauge model railway layout on display.
We will also have a selection of preowned OO gauge model trains and
accessories for sale in our small shop including some older Triang and
Scalextric items.
APRIL
Monday 1st
(Bank Holiday)
Take a trip on a steam hauled brake van and Ironstone Quarry Railway Day.
50th anniversary of last ironstone train from Harlaxton and Woolsthorpe quarries.
Sunday 14th
Diesel Driver for a Fiver.
Tuesdays
Viewing days – explore our site and exhibition. The Cafe will not be open.
Thursdays
Viewing days – explore our site and exhibition. The Cafe is open.
MAY
Sunday 5th
Take a trip on a steam hauled brake van.
Monday 6th
(Bank Holiday)
Take a trip on a steam hauled brake van and Ironstone Quarry Railway Day.
Sunday 12th
Diesel Driver for a Fiver.
Sunday 26th
Take a trip on a steam hauled brake van.
50th anniversary display of W1400 dragline excavator Sundew’s Great Walk.
Monday 27th
(Bank Holiday)
Take a trip on a steam hauled brake van and Ironstone Quarry Railway Day.
Sundew’s Great Walk “eggsperiment”.
Tuesdays
Viewing days – explore our site and exhibition. The Cafe will not be open.
Thursdays
Viewing days – explore our site and exhibition. The Cafe is open.
JUNE
Sunday 16th
Father’s Day – Diesel Driver for a Fiver.
Sunday 30th
Take a trip on a steam hauled brake van and Cement Railway Display.
Tuesdays
Viewing days – explore our site and exhibition. The Cafe will not be open.
Thursdays
Viewing days – explore our site and exhibition. The Cafe is open.
JULY
Sunday 14th
Diesel Driver for a Fiver.
Sunday 28th
Take a trip on a steam hauled brake van.
Sundew’s Great Walk – River Welland Crossing.
Tuesdays
Viewing days – explore our site and exhibition. The Cafe will not be open.
Thursdays
Viewing days – explore our site and exhibition. The Cafe is open.
AUGUST
Sunday 4th
Viewing day – explore our site and exhibition The Cafe is open.
Sunday 11th
Diesel Driver for a Fiver.
Sunday 18th
Viewing day – explore our site and exhibition. The Cafe is open.
Sunday 25th
(Bank Holiday)
Take a trip on a diesel hauled brake van.
Monday 26th
(Bank Holiday)
Take a trip on a diesel hauled brake van and Ironstone Quarry Railway Day.
Sundew’s Great Walk – On the Home Straight.
FEPOW locomotive Singapore on display to remember liberation day.
Tuesdays
Viewing days – explore our site and exhibition. The Cafe will not be open.
Thursdays
Viewing days – explore our site and exhibition. The Cafe is open.
SEPTEMBER
Sunday 8th
Diesel Driver for a Fiver.
Sunday 22nd
Take a trip on a diesel hauled brake van, Oxfordshire Ironstone Quarry Railway Day.
Tuesdays
Viewing days – explore our site and exhibition. The Cafe will not be open.
Thursdays
Viewing days – explore our site and exhibition. The Cafe is open.
OCTOBER
Sunday 6th
Diesel Driver for a Fiver.
Sunday 20th
Season’s Finale and end of Sundew 50th anniversary exhibition.
Take a trip on a diesel hauled brake van and Ironstone Quarry Railway Day.
Tuesdays
1st, 8th, 15th
Viewing days – explore our site and exhibition. The Cafe will not be open.
Thursdays
3rd, 10th, 17th
Viewing days – explore our site and exhibition. The Cafe is open.
OUR 2024 SEASON CLOSES WITH THE OCTOBER 20th FINALE.
Please note that the museum reserves the right to modify its planned events
and attractions as we are run solely by volunteers.
Please check back here for updates on the day.