Waterworks Museum - Hereford

Name: Waterworks Museum - Hereford
Address: Broomy Hill, Hereford, HR40LJ, GB
Telephone: +441432342192
Price range: £

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Museum open 11am-4pm every Tuesday from mid- February to December with Steam Days on some Sundays. Children's WaterPark open from Spring to Autumn.

Please see our web site for opening dates and times. OUR ENGINES CAN BE SEEN WORKING BETWEEN 11AM - 4PM ON

** Tuesday 31 May (Jubilee SteamUp)
** Sunday 26 June
** Sunday 17 July

More details to follow. GENERAL ADMISSION PRICES (may vary for some special events):
Steam Days … Adult £7, Senior £6, Under 16s FREE
Tuesdays … Adult £5, Senior £4, Under 16s FREE

The Waterworks Museum is a thrivi

ng industrial heritage museum and one of Hereford's leading attractions, with something for visitors of all ages. This includes an award winning children’s Heritage Water Park and Herefordshire’s only permanent exhibition to life in WW2. It appeals to engineering enthusiasts and families alike. The Museum:

* has operated for the last 45 years in the Victorian water pumping station that served Hereford for 120 years.

* is Independently funded and staffed, managed and run solely by volunteers.

* is home to the UK's oldest working triple-expansion steam engine, and historic beam, gas and diesel engines spanning from the industrial revolution to the present day.

* holds over a thousand archived documents (contracts, catalogues, handbooks, journals, plans and photographs), which our activists are preparing to make available online. Pre-arranged visits to see our archive and public enquiries are welcome by email.

* stocks a select range of souvenirs and gifts in the Museum shop, along with a range of books and educational and other items. More information is available on our website.

* welcomes enquiries for private, family or group visits and can host meetings, conferences, rallies, exhibitions, parties and receptions (great facilities and reasonable rates) in an exclusive venue.

* offers a unique volunteering opportunity for individuals to become involved in a thriving museum - a great way to make new friends and contribute to the maintenance, presentation and promotions of a Museum of national importance.

31/08/2026

The Waterworks Museum Hereford is developing a project to apply for a grant from 'Awards for All'. The project would be to film and capture the stories of our engineers and show these films to our communities at a series of 'Film and Community' events at the museum.

Through these events we want to bring people together, enhance people's health and well-being, and create long-lasting connections.

If you haven't done so already please complete this short survey to help shape the contents of our proposed events and understand your priorities. Thank you.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1PElcAEPp7rLaK5lhADHgDfAes0OS9ZF-X0Yhm5TAgAs/viewform?pli=1&pli=1&edit_requested=true

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28/08/2026

Join us this Sunday (30th August) at the Waterworks Museum to celebrate the Bank Holiday weekend.

🧵 Craft Fair
🔥 Steam engines running
⚒️ Blacksmith demonstration

Come along and visit the craft stands. You’ll be able to talk to the creators, learn about their processes and find that special gift.

As well as seeing the steam engines running, and learning about water, there's the chance to enjoy viewing blacksmithing in action from our very own blacksmith volunteer.

Free entry for children, children's water park and welcoming cafe.
Open 11am - 4pm

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27/08/2026

🔥⚒️Join us as we celebrate a rather special Operating Day this Sunday (August 30th), dedicated to all things Blacksmithing!⚒️🔥

For the chance to see how blacksmithing works some of our very own blacksmith volunteers at the museum will be putting on a display showcasing their skills and fine craftsmanship.

Come along to what will be an eventful day with a Crafts Fair on site too!🧵

You’ll be able to talk to the creators, learn about their process and find some unusual gifts

More reasons to visit us:

💧Explore and learn about the story of water
🪖Visit our Hereford in World War Two exhibition
🐸 Follow the frog trail
🪣 Kids Play and Learn Water Park
☕️ Enjoy a coffee in our welcoming cafe
🗣️Chat to our engineers about the history of our collection
🕰️ Step back in time and experience the sights, sounds, and smells reminiscent of the Victorian era.

*Free for children, free parking, disabled access, and well-behaved dogs on short leads welcome🐕‍🦺

Open 11 am - 4pm

We are also open every Tuesday from 11 am to 4 pm.

We look forward to seeing you!

26/08/2026

The Museum has been pleased to host Herefordshire Painting Club as our artists in residence this month!🎨👨🏼‍🎨

17/08/2026

🐸 Why not bring your little ones along tomorrow for our last Freddy’s Face-off at the Museum! 🐸

A Taskmaster-esque kids activity afternoon designed for kids who enjoy:

🧩Solving puzzles
⚙️Engineering
🐸and frogs!

Ages 7-14

Tuesday 18th August

🕰️13:00-16:00

Visit our welcoming cafe and trails for younger children👦🪷

For details and to reserve a place, visit:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/freddys-face-off-tickets-1993012562224?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwdGRjcATv2udwZG9mAWZkaWQWUMpfcLd8DA9UAE6KOpILfJjJD54OEmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR711pZB24IGRs4Bj-9PjtGbdPzOPPfiBoyFvSuQ72Huy7JckVTTn6KZrOdk4w_aem_tImldSrex2JcMkB-QSSp_g

16/08/2026

🐸 Come join us at the Waterworks Museum on Tuesday 18th August for Freddy's Face-off! 🐸

A Taskmaster-esque kids activity afternoon designed for kids who enjoy solving puzzles, engineering, and frogs!

13:00-16:00

Ages 7 -14.

Welcoming cafe and trails for younger children

For details and to reserve a place visit
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/freddys-face-off-tickets-1993012562224?aff=oddtdtcreator

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08/08/2026

Join us on Sunday August 9th when our engines will be in operation. We also have a fantastic display of Lego Technics.

💧Learn about the story of water
🪣 Little ones can enjoy the Water Park
🐸Follow the Frog trail
🗣️Chat to our engineers and guides
☕️Enjoy a coffee in our welcoming cafe
🕰️ Step back in time and experience the sights, sounds, and smells reminiscent of the Victorian era.

Open 11am to 4pm.

*Free for children, free parking, disabled access, and well-behaved dogs on short leads welcome🐕‍🦺

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07/08/2026

Join us this Sunday (9th August) for an Operating Steam Day at the Museum!

We’ll be open from 11.00 am - 4.00 pm.

In addition to an array of beautiful running engines (all in action), we will also be holding a Lego Technics display, which we're sure our visitors will find enthralling!

Whilst here, you can also explore Hereford's Victorian pumping station, which houses many exhibits and displays explaining the history of drinking water across the county and beyond.

The Rotherwas Engine house is also a must, where you can learn all about Herefordshire's role in the Second World War, what it was like to work at Rotherwas Ordnance Factory, and see the impressive Blackstone engine.

More reasons to Visit:

💧Learn about the story of water
🪣Little ones can enjoy the Water Park
🐸Follow the Frog trail
🗣️Chat to our engineers and guides
☕️Enjoy a coffee in our welcoming cafe
🕰️ Step back in time and experience the sights, sounds, and smells reminiscent of the Victorian era.

*Free for children, free parking, disabled access, and well-behaved dogs on short leads welcome🐕‍🦺

We’re also open every Tuesday from 11am–4pm.

We look forward to seeing you!

04/08/2026

Freddie's Face-Off Activity today (4th August) at the Waterworks Museum 1pm - 4pm

03/08/2026

🐸 Why not join us tomorrow (Tuesday 4th August) at the Waterworks Museum for Freddy's Face-off! 🐸

A Taskmaster-esque kids activity afternoon designed for kids who enjoy:
🧩Solving puzzles
⚙️Engineering
🐸 and frogs!

Ages 7-14

🕰️13:00-16:00

Visit our welcoming cafe ☕️and trails for younger children 👦🪷

For details and to reserve a place, visit:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/freddys-face-off-tickets-1993012562224?aff=oddtdtcreator

Address

Broomy Hill
Hereford
HR40LJ

Opening Hours

11am - 4pm

Telephone

+441432342192

Website

http://www.waterworksmuseum.org.uk/

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