Thank you to everyone who joined in the fun over at Abbey Pumping Station today. A huge thank you to all our visitors, Emergency Services, volunteers, staff and the weather (for holding the downpour until after we closed) for a great afternoon. ☔
The Pumper will next be open May half term for;
Monday 25th for Abbey Pumping Station Open Days 🏭
Tuesday 26th for Half Term Railway Day 🚂
Plus much, much more this summer, visit our What's page via the link below for all our upcoming events. 👇👍
/whats-on/?museum=Abbey+Pumping+Station
#leicester #abbeypumpingstation #museums #daysout #Railwaydays
Leicester Riverside Festival!
Join our friends at @leicesterfestivals on Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 June for Leicester’s biggest free arts festival is back, right in the heart of the city for a weekend.
Bursting with music, food, arts, family fun and vibrant waterside activity. This year’s event will feature longer opening hours, a new location for the main stage and a whole host of interactive activities.
#LeicesterRiverside #LeicesterFestivals
And on the 16th May 2026, we tied the knot in the presence of an intimate group of close friends and family at Guildhall Museum and officially became Mr and Mrs Joy.
And of course, in true us style we needed nods to Spain, Disney, Taylor Swift, the Jonas Brothers and Cody Simpson.
Here’s a little sneak preview of more to come. 🤍
Photography: @josieparrphotography
Venue: @leicestermuseums
Hair: @demearlshair
Make up: @jennywatson887
Bridal Suite dressing: @stmartinslodge2
Alex’s Suit: @malesmenswearblaby
Flowers: @theflowercornerleicester
Dress alteration: Bridal Room, Aylestone
Rings: @pragnelljewellery
Today over at Abbey Pumping Station you can join the team for a fun, action packed day out for all the family at the Emergency Services Day ! 🚑🚒🚓🚂
With fire engines, flashing lights, police cars, ambulances and so much more! You’ll have the chance to see the majestic steam powered Beam Engine in action and take a ride on the narrow gauge railway!
*Sunday 17th May
12 - 4:30pm
Tickets available on the gate or save £s by booking via the event link below 👇👍
/event-details/?id=04318c54-3efe-46ed-ba1f-a9f88cb3ae01
#leicester #abbeypumpingstation #emergencyservicesday #daysout #familyfun
Tomorrow you can join the team for a fun, action packed day out for all the family at the Emergency Services Day at Abbey Pumping Station! 🚑🚒🚓🚂
With fire engines, flashing lights, police cars, ambulances and so much more! You’ll have the chance to see the majestic steam powered Beam Engine in action and take a ride on the narrow gauge railway. An array of vintage vehicles will be on display in the grounds including Leicester Museum’s collection of historic Fire Engines.
*Sunday 17th May
12 - 4:30pm
Tickets available on the gate or save £s by booking via the event link below 👇👍
/event-details/?id=04318c54-3efe-46ed-ba1f-a9f88cb3ae01
#leicester #abbeypumpingstation #emergencyservicesday #daysout #familyfun
And they're off!
Join the team at the @gcrailwayofficial
Heritage Bus & Rail weekend today! Featuring up to 50 heritage and modern buses and steam and diesel trains running all day it's the perfect day out for transport lovers.
Amongst the incredible gathering of heritage transport you'll find the AEC 329 & Leyland 164 double Decker buses enjoying a trip out from @abbey_pumping_station
🚌 🚂Check out the full weekend timetables and get your runabout tickets via the link below 👇👍 gcrailway.co.uk/visit/events/20260516-heritage-bus-rail-weekend/
#MayTheToysBeWithYou!
A family-friendly journey taking you through five decades of #StarWars toy design with over 400 fantastical exhibits!
Exhibition now open until 6 September at #LeicesterMuseum. Free admission.
Inspired by our #MayTheToysBeWithYou exhibition?!
Join our friends @showcasecinemasuk@highcross on Friday 22 May, for an exclusive pre-film party to celebrate the release of #StarWars: The Mandalorian and Grogu in the Director’s Lounge.
Guests are encouraged to dress up, and the evening will feature some exciting special reveals and photo opportunities! As well as general party tickets, there is also the option to purchase a ticket that includes the limited-edition Mandalorian cup and popcorn.
Did you know Leicester Guildhall has been a museum for 100 years? 🏛️✨
One of Leicester’s oldest buildings, dating back to 1390, the Guildhall has survived centuries of change, calls for demolition, and a major restoration project to become the much-loved museum and venue we know today.
Swipe through to discover the story behind this incredible Leicester landmark 👀
'The Forgotten Army' a five-figure bronze sculpture honouring both male and female soldiers of multiple faiths from across pre-partition Indian including Muslim, Sikh, Hindu, Christian and Gurkha communities who served in the First and Second World Wars.
Now on display at #leicestermuseum until 18 June 2026.
This Sunday you can join the team for a fun, action packed day out for all the family at the Emergency Services Day at Abbey Pumping Station! 🚑🚒🚓🚂
With fire engines, flashing lights, police cars, ambulances and so much more! You’ll have the chance to see the majestic steam powered Beam Engine in action and take a ride on the narrow gauge railway. An array of vintage vehicles will be on display in the grounds including Leicester Museum’s collection of historic Fire Engines.
*Sunday 17th May
12 - 4:30pm
Tickets available on the gate or save £s by booking via the event link below 👇👍
/event-details/?id=04318c54-3efe-46ed-ba1f-a9f88cb3ae01
#leicester #abbeypumpingstation #daysout #familyfun #emergencyservicesday
Star Wars - International Six Sheet (Tom Jung 1977)
Tom Jung's original design with the cross motif emanating from the lightsaber and Vader looming behind would become an iconic touchstone for all Star Wars movie posters to come, seen here in prodigious six-sheet size.
ODEON Letters (York Odeon)
These iconic red letters graced the front of the Odeon Cinema in York and were present during #StarWars original run in 1978. The art deco cinema in York was a Grade II listed building and despite over 14,000 signatures from local people the Odeon was closed in 2006.
The cinema did later reopen and is now known as the Everyman York. The signage has undergone restoration work for preservation.
These two iconic items are now on show in our #MayTheToysBeWithYou exhibition at #LeicesterMuseum until 6 September.
