Harvest Festival
2025-09-21 11:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | The Brickworks, Swanwick Lane, Lower Swanwick, SO31 7HB, United Kingdom
Join us as for a great family day out, you can even bring the dog! This month’s Museum-in-Steam event is all about Harvest and the changing of the seasons. As usual we will have the miniature train running and tractor & trailer rides, the popular arcade machines and the cafe ready with light refreshments.
Included in your entrance fee will also be the following:
Live music provided by the Melody Makers Choir;
Demonstrations by Hampshire Woodturners, Hedge End Lacemakers and Southampton beekeepers;
Displays of corn dollies and our local history society’s work researching local churches. We also have information relating to local war memorials.
Finally, there will be activities for children with a Harvest feel.

Ticket Type

Cost with Gift Aid
(Cost without Gift Aid)

Adult
£10.50 (£9.50)

Child
£7.50 (£6.50)

Concession*
£9.50 (£8.50)

Family (2 Adults & up to 3 Children)
£32.00 (£29.00)

*Students and adults over 65, students must have a valid ID Card
Those with annual membership, Blue Peter Badge holders, those who are registered carers and visitors aged 4 and under come in for free. All other offers and passes do not apply at this event. ​
Train rides and Children’s Craft Activities carry a small extra charge that goes towards the upkeep of the railway and the Museum.

Halloween and Autumn Steam Up
2025-10-26 11:00 - 16:00
Our Autumn steam up welcomes the Traction engines back from their summer show season to join us in one last celebration of brickmaking before the Museum closes for our winter months. As the nights darken and the season draws in, don’t miss the chance to explore our genuinely haunted museum at Halloween.
Featuring: Traction Engines, Train Rides (small extra charge), Halloween Decorations, Miniature Railway Layouts, Craft & Gift Stalls and much more to be announced at a later date.
Parking: We have parking on site but our steam events can be very busy. For the Halloween Steam Up our resident bus group are going to be running a bus service from the museum to Swanwick Railway Station and back to the museum via Sarisbury Green. You can ride for free!

Our dog and child friendly museum also features two children’s’ play areas, on-site café and a working vintage arcade.
You will also get 125 years of brick history, and the chance to wander around our museum and this is ALL included in your Event admission fee.

Ticket Type

Cost with Gift Aid
(Cost without Gift Aid)

Adult
£10.50 (£9.50)

Child
£7.50 (£6.50)

Concession*
£9.50 (£8.50)

Family (2 Adults & up to 3 Children)
£32.00 (£29.00)

*Students and adults over 65, students must have a valid ID Card
Those with annual membership, Blue Peter Badge holders, those who are registered carers and visitors aged 4 and under come in for free. All other offers and passes do not apply at this event.
Train rides and Children’s Craft Activities carry a small extra charge that goes towards the upkeep of the railway and the Museum.

The Brick People bring LEGO® back to the Museum
2025-10-29 - 2025-10-30
We are delighted to welcome The Brick People back to the Museum for a fifth year of running brilliant brick-based events using LEGO® bricks.
On Weds 29th and Thurs 30th October as well as all the fun of the museum you can find the models and mini-figures hidden around the site and see the display of models made from LEGO®. Enjoy the free Lego play areas AND add a LEGO® Dot mosaic tile to the wall.
10am – 4pm each day
Our dog and child friendly museum also features two children’s play areas, on-site cafe and a working vintage arcade.
You will also get 125 years of brick history, and the chance to wander around our museum and this is ALL included in your Event admission fee.
You do need to book an entrance time but you stay as long as you like. Most visits last 1-2 hours.
Its advised to pre-book your tickets in advance, by clicking here
Buy Tickets

The small print – please book a ticket for everyone in your party, with the exception of children aged 4 and under who come in for FREE and do not need a ticket. Museum members and anyone with a complimentary ticket can book a free ticket on the link above. These events are very popular and we cannot guarantee entry to anyone without a booked ticket. Annual members, concessions and anyone with a complimentary ticket will be asked to provide proof of eligibility on arrival. Please note that the Museum is opening early at 10am just for this event.

Children's Christmas Special
2025-11-30
Our smallest but sweetest event of the year is dedicated to everyone who truly believes in magic.
Father Christmas will be at the Brickworks on Sunday 30th November and Sunday 7th December, along with our decorated museum. Book your spot to meet Santa in his grotto, guided by his very excited elves and receive your special Christmas gift to tell him what you’d like under your tree this year. Make sure to leave plenty of time to visit the elves’ packing room and see where they wrap up gifts of all shapes and sizes. On the day you can join in with a range of Christmas crafts available such as decorations, Christmas origami and hanging your wishes big and small on our magical wishing tree.
The trains will be running at an additional charge and depending on the weather.
BOOK TICKETS NOW by clicking here!

Ticket Type

Cost with Gift Aid
(Cost without Gift Aid)

Adult
£5.00 (£5.50)

Child
Free for this event

Concession**
£5.00 (£5.50)

Present from Father Christmas*
£6.00 per child (limited spaces) separate booking required

Children's Christmas Special
2025-12-07
Our smallest but sweetest event of the year is dedicated to everyone who truly believes in magic.
Father Christmas will be at the Brickworks on Sunday 30th November and Sunday 7th December, along with our decorated museum. Book your spot to meet Santa in his grotto, guided by his very excited elves and receive your special Christmas gift to tell him what you’d like under your tree this year. Make sure to leave plenty of time to visit the elves’ packing room and see where they wrap up gifts of all shapes and sizes. On the day you can join in with a range of Christmas crafts available such as decorations, Christmas origami and hanging your wishes big and small on our magical wishing tree.
The trains will be running at an additional charge and depending on the weather.
BOOK TICKETS NOW by clicking here!

Ticket Type

Cost with Gift Aid
(Cost without Gift Aid)

Adult
£5.00 (£5.50)

Child
Free for this event (without visiting Father Christmas)

Concession**
£5.00 (£5.50)

Present from Father Christmas*
£6.00 per child (limited spaces) separate booking required
