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The Crossness Pumping Station

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The Crossness Pumping Station
"Built in 1865 by Sir Joseph Bazalgette as part of Victorian London’s sewerage system, Crossness Pumping Station is a Grade 1 Listed industrial heritage site and a masterpiece of 19th-century engineering, architecture, and design.​We are open to the public on a limited number of days for prebooked guided tours and one Open Day a month : please visit our website for more information and tickets"
Address: The Old Works Thames Water S T W Bazalgette Way, London SE2 9AQ, XGL, GB
Phone: 020 8311 3711
State: XGL
City: London
Zip Code: SE2 9AQ

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Reviews
Very interesting visit. There are a few pump stations around London, and I was always wondering what they were used for, and how do they work. Well, they explained everything here! The restored Victorian iron works are fantastic, unfortunately the day I visited the actual pump one of the 4 originally in operation at the station was out of order, but it was possible to compare the state of the other 3. I particularly loved the exhibition of Victorian toilet bowls, and also the practical demonstration of how the pump stations work is a must see.
A former sewage pumping station isn't perhaps the first place you'd think of visiting on a day out. However, Crossness is a temple to poo, and is not to be missed. Go and see the spectacular ornamental cast ironwork and the excellent exhibition, you'll be amazed. The Crossness Engines Trust are doing an amazing job on the restoration of this wonderful place. There's a cafe where to get drinks and something to eat, plus toilets and the obligatory shop. Kids love this place, big and small.
Just the most fantastic place to view stunning Victorian engineering. Brilliant tour and talk and very good value refreshments. It is a bit of a walk from the carpark, but hopefully in the near future transport will be available.
We were on a project there so not sure what it’s like on a normal open day! The volunteers were very helpful, and staff generally ok. It took me about 30 plus minutes to walk from Abbey Wood Station to the main gate. It’s a further 15 minutes or so walk uphill a bit. However I believe I could have entered from the greenway path bit. So might have been more simple to get in there. We were lucky that one of the volunteers drove to the gate to collect us, as they weren’t gonna let us foot soldiers in without PPE. High visibility clothing etc, thus said this was a private booking so maybe on an open day it’s different. Nice location and very well preserved. Don’t just turn up check websites for dates and further information.
Excellent place to visit. Really interesting with loads of volunteers to answer questions and explain things. Great day out if you like Victorian engineering and design.
This site says so much about the engineering and infrastructure required to keep a modern city functioning and the moral cost we pay for such luxuries. The restoration alone is worth a visit!Visited onWeekendWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedYes
This place it was on my wishlist for a very long time and I got to visit there a few months ago. After we have parked we have been transferred to the pumpng station by a small train. The history behind the crossness pumping station is amazing with a lot of information and maps to read and understand the whole history behind it. The place transforms the visitor back to the 18th century when all the workers there were lived, all around the pumping station. They had their own school, chapel and playing grounds. The building is well maintained and is been run by volunteers. The colours of the decor is just how it would have been in the Victorian times. There are another 2 outbuildings which the one at the far end it houses the maintenance department full of equipment, for repairing machines onsite and the the one at the front it houses different engines from different eras. Some of these engines were running while we were there which was great to see.The volunteers are always there to answer any questions you have. I would definitely go back for another visit as is an outstanding building with so much history behind it.
Interesting place. Grade I and Grade II listed buildings. Houses large Victorian steam unfortunately there was a fault with one of them so was unable to see it in action. Victorian ironwork also on display. Single gauge railway was on operation on the day I went which was short but fantastic. Volunteers were friendly and helpful.
Very interesting visit and to see the beam engines. Voluntarily workers have done great work on restoration
The dedicated volunteers and enthusiasts preserving the history of The Industrial Revolution and Victorian architecture were a pleasure to meet.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedYes
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