A living history of water

The water park is closed for the winter. It will re-open in Spring 2025.

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WW2 replica rooms now open

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We are open every Tuesday

Open to visitors from 11am to 4pm

Steam and Open Days

On steam days our steam driven engines are in full operation. On open days many of our other engines and pumps will be working.

Our last steam day of 2024 was on Saturday October 26th. 

CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2024

Our attraction is open every Tuesday throughout the year, along with Steam and Open Days on selected Sundays from the end of March to October, so why not drop in and say hello. You'll find us close to the centre of Hereford.

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Steam Days

We are open around 20 Sundays a year when we have the pumps up and running using steam, the way they were originally made to work. 

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Exhibits

With over 50 amazing machines in our growing exhibition and with so many different types and sizes on show, there is always plenty to see.

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Water Fun

In the play area, our range of historical full-size devices are perfect for the youngsters to learn about lifting, pumping, moving, and filtering water.

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Cafe and Shop

Our museum Cafe has a  selection of hot and cold drinks, plus tempting and delicious fresh homemade scones, cakes and savories. Visit our shop too.

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Our impressive collection of beam, hot air, gas and diesel engines includes the oldest working triple expansion steam engine in the UK

Open for 50 years and still going strong

The museum has been running since 1974 and is housed in the original Victorian Grade II* listed building that was the water pumping station for Hereford.

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

There is a disabled toilet available

Please read our disabled access and accessibility statements

Dogs on short leads are allowed in the Museum grounds and building, apart from the Water Park and Cafe serving area.. All dogs must be on leads at all times. Please read the poster in reception for more information.

There is on site parking available and one of our volunteers is available should you need any help and guidance

We have an onsite café serving hot and cold drinks along with a selection of delicious food and cakes. We pride ourselves on the fresh homemade items we have available on offer, so why not treat yourself.

We're easy to find, we're at Broomy Hill, Hereford, HR4 0LJ

By Car : Just set your SatNav to HR4 0JL

By Train : We are just a short taxi ride (approx 3.2 km) from Hereford Train Station

By Bus : Unfortunately there are no bus routes stopping near the Museum

Many thanks for providing the opportunity to savour the sights, sound and smell of a wide range of machinery much of it massive. It is all real and reflects the knowledge and work of the volunteers who enhance visitors' experience by answering questions and providing tactful guidance. I was fascinated to see what was involved to start up some of the engines, some of which which clearly have special needs. I doubt that there are many places which can appeal to both 5 year old Florence and her shortly to be 75 grandfather. The children's area was first class with all manner of actual equipment children could operate to reinforce what is required to provide clean water and what can be done with it. I will certainly visit again.

Simon N, Worcester June 2024