The Tees Cottage Pumping Station is a historic pumping station located in Broken Scar, Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, England. Built in 1904, it features a unique blend of industrial and domestic architecture, with a half-timbered, Tudor-style cottage attached to a large pumping station. The station was originally used to supply water to the surrounding area and is now a Grade II listed building. It has been restored and now serves as a museum, showcasing the history of water supply and the pumping station's role in it.
Wonderful place to visit on one of their open weekends when the Steam Beam Engine is in operation. They also have an operating Gas Engine which is equally as amazing (but far smaller!). I highly recommend a visit to this beautifully preserved piece of history. Entry price of PS5 was well worth it. I talked to many of the volunteers throughout the day asking questions, and their historical and technical knowledge was incredible, going beyond the detail I'm used to (perfect for a geek like me!).
I attended the Steampunk event 3rd September just to meet friends. I was just flabbergasted about this nice place. Those big steam engines, that architecture and such nice people around... Absolute amazing event. Thank you for that Sunday!
Visited the last open day of the year on Sunday. Local place with lots of history and the volunteers are so enthusiastic about the upkeep of the place, if your into history or engineering most definitely worth a visit, still worth a visit even if your not Victorian architecture in the beam house was amazing
Very interesting place, very helpful staff. The fellows running the boiler round the back had some much knowledge. If you like steam and engine stuff this is really worth a visit.
Extremely knowledgeable staff and a friendly welcome. The engineering is something to behold. Fascinating to think that this engineering was developed ove 100 years ago and is still operational. Very worthwhile place to visit for all ages. Next open day is 2nd and 3rd September 2023.
We adored our visit here during Easter, everyone was so friendly & informative, it was so relaxing walking through the rooms & all the engines are magnificent. Love the history, the boiler room, the miniature railway. Everything was amazing. 2 Adults for PS10, there are toilets & a tea house also. Definitely a must if in Darlington. About half and hour walk from town but there are buses that go there also & taxi's too.
On-site services
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Good for kids
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Wonderful place to visit on one of their open weekends when the Steam Beam Engine is in operation. They also have an operating Gas Engine which is equally as amazing (but far smaller!). I highly recommend a visit to this beautifully preserved piece of history. Entry price of PS5 was well worth it. I talked to many of the volunteers throughout the day asking questions, and their historical and technical knowledge was incredible, going beyond the detail I'm used to (perfect for a geek like me!).
I attended the Steampunk event 3rd September just to meet friends. I was just flabbergasted about this nice place. Those big steam engines, that architecture and such nice people around... Absolute amazing event. Thank you for that Sunday!
Visited the last open day of the year on Sunday. Local place with lots of history and the volunteers are so enthusiastic about the upkeep of the place, if your into history or engineering most definitely worth a visit, still worth a visit even if your not Victorian architecture in the beam house was amazing
Very interesting place, very helpful staff. The fellows running the boiler round the back had some much knowledge. If you like steam and engine stuff this is really worth a visit.
Extremely knowledgeable staff and a friendly welcome. The engineering is something to behold. Fascinating to think that this engineering was developed ove 100 years ago and is still operational. Very worthwhile place to visit for all ages. Next open day is 2nd and 3rd September 2023.
We adored our visit here during Easter, everyone was so friendly & informative, it was so relaxing walking through the rooms & all the engines are magnificent. Love the history, the boiler room, the miniature railway. Everything was amazing. 2 Adults for PS10, there are toilets & a tea house also. Definitely a must if in Darlington. About half and hour walk from town but there are buses that go there also & taxi's too.
