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Historic Victorian industrial building with many rare original engines and boilers. Children’s trail to follow, plus a Visitor Centre and mini museum to explore. Steaming Days held throughout the year.

Claymills Victorian Pumping Station will transport you and the kids more than 120 years into the past, when steam powered engines were being used in all aspects of Victorian life.

Melton Carnegie Museum re-opened fully in late 2010 following a major building project which has created a new state-of-the-art gallery, study area and community space for museum activities, schools, volunteers and community groups.

Paul is an active mountaineer, walking, mountain biking and climbing whenever possible. For over fifteen years now he has been involved in Outdoor Education, delivering a wide range of experiences and challenges for schools, as well as many other organisations and groups,  of all ages, ability and backgrounds. 

He holds National Governing Body qualifications in Mountain Walking (Winter ML), Climbing (SPA) and Mountain Biking (Trail Leader), and is licensed through the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA).

The house is surrounded by a moat which is a big success with any kid to start! Plus follow the nature trail and spot wildlife from the bird-hide, have fun in the natural play area and discover new areas of the estate on their 3 orienteering courses!

Central to the 1700 acres of Brockhampton Estate is Lower Brockhampton, a 14th century fairytale manor house complete with filled moat, gatehouse and a boding ruined Norman chapel: a treat for any imaginative child! There are also kids’ activity packs available on loan within the house, plus a kids’ quiz trail to follow.