Eastney Beam Engine House

Eastney Beam Engine House's main attraction is a pair of magnificent James Watt beam engines, steamed when the museum is open, housed in their original high Victorian engine house of 1887, A variety of other pumping engines, many in running order, are also on display. The Museum is only open on the following weekends in 2008: 26-27 July, 30-31 August, 27-28 September, 25-26 October and 29-30 November. FREE of charge.

Road Directions

Nearest major road is A288 or A2030. The Museum is situated in henderson Road, just off the eastern end of the seafront.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station is Portsmouth & Southsea or Portsmouth Harbour.

 Facilities

Provider Preferences

• In town/city centre

Accessibility

• Guide Dogs Permitted

Parking & Transport

• Parking (free)

Payment Methods

• Approx length of visit - 1 hour
• Groups Accepted - Must be booked in advance

Establishment Features

• Groups by arrangement
• Toilets

Specialist Features

• Educational Groups
• Marketed Towards Families
• Marketed Towards Senior Citizens

Tours and Demonstrations

• Educational Visits Accepted - Most suitable for Key Stages 2 and 3