An historic pumping station with massive engines and hands-on fun in Brentford, London. Don't miss: Discover how our pumping engines work with our hands-on exhibits. Get those muscles working and make that water move! The outdoor Splash Zone, with water play to dam, pump, spin, push and squirt water! Cafe with delicious food and toys to play with so parents might even get to sit down and drink a hot cup of tea! Plus plenty of space for picnics.
Even though the building isn't very big there is plenty to see. All to do with water, so there are some great machinery. Things for the children to do. We went when the machinery wasn't going (we should have gone next weekend) but we will go back again.
What a fantastic place! Whilst visiting my brother in London from we decided to visit the LMWS on their steam up day. As a past volunteer of a steam museum in Hereford and a Victorian industry enthusiast it was a marvellous day out. The volunteers and staff are a great team, very friendly & informative. Richard went out of his way to make sure we'd not missed anything! Not only can a place like this really make you appreciate the great minds of the Victorian age but also the effort and dedication the volunteers here put in to maintaining & running all the exhibits plus all the administrative work that goes with running a building like this. For their age the engines are in superb condition from beam to rotary, water wheel to electric there was plenty to see and learn it was nice to re-experience the sights,sounds & smells of steam again :) It was a great value day out On top of all this you can spend PS1 (yes PS1) for a ride on a carriage pulled around the site by a lovely little loco operated by few entertaining volunteers whether you're a little kid or a big kid like me I would definitely recommend this to anyone visiting from near or afar it would definitely fill a day! It would also be a great volunteering opportunity for anyone living locally I know I would if I didn't live 3+hrs away!
If youre planning on visiting the london museum of water and steam, double check the day you are going on the website, usually on the last weekend of the month they will do what is called a steam up day, on these days you can actually see the engines working for only a small increase in ticket price (its well worth it) additionally sometimes they have their miniature railway which is worth a look also.
This is a five star attraction if you have young kids. It details the history of London's water supply, which is intricately related to the steam pumping technology that was built on. There are several BIG steam pumps on display. But to engage kids there are 6 or 7 separate play areas including an arts and crafts area and an outdoor science water play area which is great for hot days. Parents can take coffee and cake from the shop into the play areas. The Welcome Desk offers spare sunscreen if you need a top up, a sign in the loo even offers to supply parents caught short with spare nappies and wet wipes.
If you want to see a good-sized selection of operational, static steam engines, then this is the place to visit in the southeast of England. Generations of pumps once employed pumping drinking water for London's population. I would definitely recommend one of their 'steaming days' as the life of the engines is so much easier to take in when they are in motion.
My children (11 and 9) and I had a great day at the museum yesterday. It was a steam up day so there were many working engines and the volunteers were really knowledgeable and helpful in telling us how everything worked. The bull engine in particular is seriously impressive. We also enjoyed talking to a visiting archaeologist about artefacts she has found by the Thames, going on the steam train ride and playing in the water play section. I would say this is a must visit museum for any budding engineers or adults interested in history and engineering!
On-site services
Live performances
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Gender-neutral toilets
Restaurant
Toilets
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Family friendly
Good for kids
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Even though the building isn't very big there is plenty to see. All to do with water, so there are some great machinery. Things for the children to do. We went when the machinery wasn't going (we should have gone next weekend) but we will go back again.
What a fantastic place! Whilst visiting my brother in London from we decided to visit the LMWS on their steam up day. As a past volunteer of a steam museum in Hereford and a Victorian industry enthusiast it was a marvellous day out. The volunteers and staff are a great team, very friendly & informative. Richard went out of his way to make sure we'd not missed anything! Not only can a place like this really make you appreciate the great minds of the Victorian age but also the effort and dedication the volunteers here put in to maintaining & running all the exhibits plus all the administrative work that goes with running a building like this. For their age the engines are in superb condition from beam to rotary, water wheel to electric there was plenty to see and learn it was nice to re-experience the sights,sounds & smells of steam again :) It was a great value day out On top of all this you can spend PS1 (yes PS1) for a ride on a carriage pulled around the site by a lovely little loco operated by few entertaining volunteers whether you're a little kid or a big kid like me I would definitely recommend this to anyone visiting from near or afar it would definitely fill a day! It would also be a great volunteering opportunity for anyone living locally I know I would if I didn't live 3+hrs away!
If youre planning on visiting the london museum of water and steam, double check the day you are going on the website, usually on the last weekend of the month they will do what is called a steam up day, on these days you can actually see the engines working for only a small increase in ticket price (its well worth it) additionally sometimes they have their miniature railway which is worth a look also.
This is a five star attraction if you have young kids. It details the history of London's water supply, which is intricately related to the steam pumping technology that was built on. There are several BIG steam pumps on display. But to engage kids there are 6 or 7 separate play areas including an arts and crafts area and an outdoor science water play area which is great for hot days. Parents can take coffee and cake from the shop into the play areas. The Welcome Desk offers spare sunscreen if you need a top up, a sign in the loo even offers to supply parents caught short with spare nappies and wet wipes.
If you want to see a good-sized selection of operational, static steam engines, then this is the place to visit in the southeast of England. Generations of pumps once employed pumping drinking water for London's population. I would definitely recommend one of their 'steaming days' as the life of the engines is so much easier to take in when they are in motion.
My children (11 and 9) and I had a great day at the museum yesterday. It was a steam up day so there were many working engines and the volunteers were really knowledgeable and helpful in telling us how everything worked. The bull engine in particular is seriously impressive. We also enjoyed talking to a visiting archaeologist about artefacts she has found by the Thames, going on the steam train ride and playing in the water play section. I would say this is a must visit museum for any budding engineers or adults interested in history and engineering!
