A steam museum in south-west London which is home to the world's largest working triple-expansion steam pumping engine.
Fabulous museum to steam engineering on a vast scale. It is a long walk from the H25 bus stop. But well worth a visit. Very helpful volunteers. Small cafe and gift shop. Check times when the engine is running for the best experience.
We spent 2.5 hours here on a weekend in steam. Really enjoyed it, our guide - Richard? - very knowledgeable and really enhanced the trip. Fantastic to see the steam engine in action. Probably quite a niche interest though, not anything here for children or partners of engineering enthusiasts
What a marvelous day out. Easy to find and lots to look at and learn. We had just a few hours to take it all in, and could have spent all day here. We didn't make it anywhere near the steam train. The engine that's running is magnificent, with men in white boiler suits attending to it and to all your questions. And down in the depths, more curious machines and exhibits. The cake is good too and souvenirs a plenty. If you can, grab a cuppa and watch the engine fire up whilst sat opposite. Will definitely be returning.
If you've never been, I recommend the Kempton Steam museum, they have two reciprocated engines from 1926, they were used to pump water to all of London. Even though they still pump some water to parts of London (there are other pumping stations today), these huge machines (as tall as four double decker buses on top of each other) are such a unbelievable sight to see. You can get a guided tour of one of these engines whilst the other one is fired up. These are very similar to those on board RMS Titanic! Check for dates as it's only open on certain dates.
A tremendous piece of machinery. We went on a steaming weekend and I would thoroughly recommend a visit. The engineering staff are very knowledgable and are all volunteers having retired from engineering (All those I spoke with confirmed). The engine itself covers 3 stories being about 62' in height. Well worth a visit. We will be back!
Myself, my husband and two grandsons enjoyed the train ride and then visited the museum and science area. We had a wonderful morning experiencing how they used to pump the water and watching and being involved in many science experiments. My five year old grandson was amazed by some of the experiments and loved being invited to join in.
Live performances
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Toilets
Family friendly
Getting tickets in advance recommended
Good for kids
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Fabulous museum to steam engineering on a vast scale. It is a long walk from the H25 bus stop. But well worth a visit. Very helpful volunteers. Small cafe and gift shop. Check times when the engine is running for the best experience.
We spent 2.5 hours here on a weekend in steam. Really enjoyed it, our guide - Richard? - very knowledgeable and really enhanced the trip. Fantastic to see the steam engine in action. Probably quite a niche interest though, not anything here for children or partners of engineering enthusiasts
What a marvelous day out. Easy to find and lots to look at and learn. We had just a few hours to take it all in, and could have spent all day here. We didn't make it anywhere near the steam train. The engine that's running is magnificent, with men in white boiler suits attending to it and to all your questions. And down in the depths, more curious machines and exhibits. The cake is good too and souvenirs a plenty. If you can, grab a cuppa and watch the engine fire up whilst sat opposite. Will definitely be returning.
If you've never been, I recommend the Kempton Steam museum, they have two reciprocated engines from 1926, they were used to pump water to all of London. Even though they still pump some water to parts of London (there are other pumping stations today), these huge machines (as tall as four double decker buses on top of each other) are such a unbelievable sight to see. You can get a guided tour of one of these engines whilst the other one is fired up. These are very similar to those on board RMS Titanic! Check for dates as it's only open on certain dates.
A tremendous piece of machinery. We went on a steaming weekend and I would thoroughly recommend a visit. The engineering staff are very knowledgable and are all volunteers having retired from engineering (All those I spoke with confirmed). The engine itself covers 3 stories being about 62' in height. Well worth a visit. We will be back!
Myself, my husband and two grandsons enjoyed the train ride and then visited the museum and science area. We had a wonderful morning experiencing how they used to pump the water and watching and being involved in many science experiments. My five year old grandson was amazed by some of the experiments and loved being invited to join in.
