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The Waterworks Railway
Many Victorian waterworks had their own railway. At Kew Bridge this is demonstrated by a short line featuring a "Wren" class locomotive, which is typical of a waterworks engine. The museum's railway is inspired by the Hampton to Kempton Park coal railway built and operated by the Metropolitan Water Board between 1916 and 1946. Coal was delivered by barge to the MWB wharf on the river Thames at Hampton and moved by three steam locomotives to the boilerhouses of the Hampton and Kempton Park waterworks.
Special Events
Throughout the year there are Special Events weekends ranging from the ever popular Live Steam Model Railway Show to the exciting Festival of Models.Please telephone for details.
Group & Educational Visits
For groups of ten or more a fully trained guide can be arranged and admission discount of £6.00 per person, payable in advance only. Special steamings can be arranged and touch tours are available for partially sighted groups. All groups must be pre-booked.Special weekday visits and steaming days can be arranged for any school or college on request and our Educational Officer can advise on a programme relevant to the National Curriculum. Early booking for this service is advised. Join the teachers' mailing list for regular information.
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Opening Times
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(2009 times)
The engines are in steam every Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday. Closed: Mondays, except Bamk Holiday Mondays, Good Friday and over Christmas. |
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Admission Charges
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(2009 prices)
Kew Bridge Steam Museum operates an annual multi-entry ticket scheme, allowing re-admittance to the museum at no extra cost over a period of 12 months from initial purchase of your ticket.Adult: £9.50Student & Senior Citizen: £8.50Children under the age of 16 are admitted to the museum FREE,but must be accompanied by a paying adult. Proof of age may be required. Or FREE with your Londonpass |
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Directions
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We are located about 100 yards from the North side of Kew Bridge, next to the tall Victorian tower. Buses: 65, 237, 267, 391. Main line rail: Kew Bridge (from Waterloo via Clapham Junction and North London Line to Gunnersbury. Tube: Gunnersbury (District Line, then 237 or 267 bus). Kew Gardens (District Line then 391 bus). |
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Kew Bridge Steam Museum Postcode for SatNav: TW8 0EN |
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Nearby Attractions
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Musical Museum
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During your visit to the Musical museum you will experience the fascinating world of automatic musical instruments through a continuous demonstration in which the instruments are explained and played. |
 Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
(< 1 Mile)*
The world famous Kew Gardens offers visitors something of interest in all seasons: Displays of welcome spring flowers, colourful summer borders and the tints of autumn to be found in the arboretum. |
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Boston Manor House
(1 Mile)*
Boston Manor House is a fine Jacobean manor house built in 1623 and situated in parkland containing a lake and ancient cedar trees. |
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