Twyford Waterworks Open Day

Twyford Waterworks Open Day in Twyford on Sunday, July 7, 2024
Twyford Waterworks Open Day in Twyford on Sunday, July 7, 2024
Sunday, July 7, 2024, 1100 - 1600
Discover how the drinking water that's piped to all our homes has been pumped from deep within the Hampshire Downs for over 120 years! Watch the machinery once used to do this in action and learn about its history.

Twyford Waterworks will be open to the public on Sunday 7th July where as much of the site will be open and in operation as possible! Come and enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of a working Edwardian Waterworks!

It is planned that the following will be available for visitors to see:

- Majestic Hathorn Davey steam pumping engine at work utilising steam from the Babcock and Wilcox boiler.
- Large Ruston diesel pumping engines with one running at various times during the day
- 1895 Crossley gas engine and other smaller pumps in operation
- Lime Kilns and water softening works, including the hydraulic (water powered) engines working
- Nature trail with pond and hide
- Industrial railway being demonstrated
- Visiting exhibits and displays.

The renowned Tea Room will be serving a variety of cake and light refreshments alongside a BBQ.

URL:
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Category: Community | History

Prices:
Adult (with Gift Aid): GBP 8.00,
Concession (with Gift Aid): GBP 7.00,
Child (under 16): GBP 0.00
Starting Price Per Person
Free
Other Information
Where
Twyford Waterworks
Hazeley Road
Twyford SO21 1QA
United Kingdom
( Museum - Historical )

                 
Event Organizer Contact
Matthew Feldwick
enquiries@twyfordwaterworks.co.uk
01962 714716
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Event ID: 235922

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