Crampton Tower Museum will be re-opening to the public from Good Friday, 15th April 2022. We will open Friday, Saturday and Sundays only until the 30th October 2022, from 2.00pm to 4.30pm (last admission 4pm). We may open on weekdays during August 2022, depending on the availability of volunteer stewards..

We look forward to seeing you at the Museum soon. Our Covid-19 Secure Statement is shown here.

Image of our Staying COVID Secure Notice, April 2021

Crampton Tower Museum

The Crampton Tower Museum is a fascinating small museum is partly housed in a flint tower adjacent to the Broadstairs Railway Station. The tower formed part of the first Broadstairs public water supply and was put in repair by Thanet District Council. Thomas Russell Crampton is perhaps chiefly remembered as a designer of locomotives and of railways

Thomas Crampton

Thomas Crampton served his articles with the well known engineer John Hague of London from 1831 to 1839.

Events

Throughout the year, Crampton Tower puts on a series of events for enthusiasts and the community.

Hire the Hall

A large events hall with full facilities is available for hire at realistic rates. The hall is suitable a variety of events, get in touch to enquire.

Openings and Entry

The tower and museum is open at weekends only until the end of October 2021, from 2.00pm to 4.30pm (last admission 4pm).

Gallery

Take a look at some images of Crampton tower, its interior, exterior and surrounding points of interest.

Links

We have collected a list of useful links and placed them here for your convenience, click any link to be taken to the relevant website.