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Crampton Tower Museum

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Volunteer-run museum in a Victorian flint water tower beside Broadstairs station, on Crampton the railway engineer, transport and local history.

About Crampton Tower Museum

A volunteer-run charity museum partly housed in a Victorian flint water tower beside Broadstairs station, telling the story of railway engineer Thomas Russell Crampton, transport and local history. The museum says it is open Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and bank holiday Mondays from 2pm to 4.30pm (last admission 4pm) from 3 April to 1 November 2026, with other times by appointment. Adult £5, child aged 4 to 16 £3, family £13. The tower is reached by a winding staircase with no lift.

Accessibility

Apart from the tower, the rest of the building is accessible to wheelchair users. The tower has a winding staircase with no lift or ramp alternative. Toilets are wheelchair accessible.

Where it is

Details checked against the venue on 29 October 2026. Opening times change, so confirm before you travel.

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