A 19th century sewage pumping station restored in part to its original high Victorian glory. Four massive James Watt beam engines, one fully restored, one …
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Dec 19, 2024
Went on a steaming day when the restored pump was running. Had a great couple of hours. The route master transfer was a nice touch and made things very straightforward, lots of people there and rea… Full review by K2364IRpaulj
Dec 15, 2024
This is a wonderful day out for the family.small train takes you to the Pumping station.the pumping station is a wonderful example of Victorian engineering and craftsmanship.Every item is beautifully… Full review by christinegD834RM
Nov 17, 2024
What an interesting visit and so many dedicated volunteers willing to share the history of this great building. The train was fun. Full review by Catherine B
Is the beam house that is closed the one with the beautiful ornate ironwork or is that still viewable
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The area was closed due to the discovery of asbestos. An estimate of nearly £1m was made for the clearing of the asbestos. With grants, we have now cleared the upper …
The area was closed due to the discovery of asbestos. An estimate of nearly £1m was made for the clearing of the asbestos. With grants, we have now cleared the upper area and it will be available for visitors next year. We are trying to raise the money so that the basement area can be cleared; this will allow access to the pumping area and allow us to start steaming again.
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