Kew Bridge Steam Museum |
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A Unique Museum
Come to Kew Bridge Steam Museum and see our wonderful collection of water pumping machinery. Many of our engines are in steam every weekend, including the Grand Junction 90, the massive Cornish beam engine which pumped water to West London for over a century. It is the largest working beam engine in the world! The Museum is housed in a magnificent 19th century Pumping Station and as well as five original Cornish Engines we have a unique range of more modern steam and diesel pumping machinery.Water for Life Gallery
What did "Gardy Loo" mean and how old is the New River? Find the answers in our new gallery telling the fascinating history of water
supply and usage in London. From Roman times to the Thames Water Ring Main (there's a slice of it to walk through) you can learn about the battle against cholera and how the toshers made a living by scavenging in the sewers "down below". There's much more to see and do - come and explore for yourself.
The Waterworks Railway
Many Victorian waterworks had their own railway. At Kew Bridge this is demonstrated by a short line featuring steam locomotives operated by the Hampshire Narrow Gauge Railway Society. We are operating "Cloister" the Hunslett loco that has been refurbished in the Museum's workshop. Throughout the year there are Special Events weekends ranging from the ever popular Live Steam
Model Railway Show to the exciting Festival of Steam. Please telephone for details.For groups of ten or more a fully trained guide can be arranged and admission discounts start at 10%. 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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(2007 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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(2007 prices)
Weekdays Adult £5.00; Concession £4.00; Child under 16yrs Free.Weekends Adult £7.00; Child under 16yrs Free. Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult. 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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