13 December—21 December 2014

Xmas Steam Up

Name: Xmas Steam Up
Start: 2015-09-24T08:00:00+00:00
End: 2015-09-24T17:00:00+00:00
Location: M Shed

EVENT Come and find out how to drive a railway engine and the steam crane, and take away a certificate to prove it!

This crane and train driving experience provides the perfect antidote to festive shopping, or as an early Christmas present. For just £25 you will be able to:

Drive the steam locomotive, Portbury AND
Operate the Fairbairn Steam crane – the oldest surviving exhibit of its type in Britain.

Friends and family will be able to watch from the comfort of our warm brake van. The participant will receive a mince pie and mulled wine to enjoy after the experience.

Running on the following dates between 10:30am-4pm (last session at 3.30pm)

Saturday 13 December – full
Sunday 14 December – full
Saturday 20 December – full
Sunday 21 December – full

Over 18s only. One participant at a time.

M Shed re-opens from Tuesday 8 September. We can’t wait to see you!

We’ve made a few changes to keep you safe during your visit. All visits must now be booked in advance. Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2019 has been extended until 4 October to give you a second chance to see it.

Face coverings are required for the protection of yourself and others, unless you are exempt.

Please do not visit if you feel unwell or have COVID-19 symptoms.

Please see our new Plan Your Visit page to find out what’s changed at M Shed.

Plan your visit

Booking information

Now fully booked.

Additional information

Over 18s only.

Your £12 could help pay for new boiler tubes for our steam train Henbury’s 10 year overhaul.

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M Shed is part of Bristol Museums

M Shed is part of Bristol Museums

Xmas Steam Up

Running on the following dates between 10:30am-4pm (last session at 3.30pm)