Events

Easter Steaming weekend with Classic Cars on Easter Sunday only. Our first, and longest, steaming weekend of 2026. Come in early to see the giant engines rise from their winter […]

Whitsuntide Steaming Weekend The second bank holiday in May sees a 3-day live steam event Saturday                                 23rd May Sunday                                    24th May Monday                                   25th May

August Steaming Weekend - Enjoy a FREE summer steaming at the waterworks! 3 days of super summer steaming where you can enjoy the graceful ballet of our 1868 beam engines […]

September Heritage Open Days Weekend. We have supported this National Festival of History and Culture since it’s inception in the 1990’s and this year is no different with a 2-day […]

Blackberry Week Steaming Event and Classic Car Rally Sunday only. Our final live steam weekend of 2026 is supported by the Sunderland and District Classic Vehicle Society with a fantastic […]