Old Cork Waterworks Experience

Discover a piece of Ireland's Ancient East with Old Cork Waterworks Experience Marvel at the Victorian Engineering and admire the beautiful architecture and attention to detail! Built to serve an empire and constructed during a time of rebellion, maritime trade and mass emigration, Old Cork Waterworks stands proud on the Cork hillside overlooking the River Lee commanding the western approaches to

Cork City. Our renovated Victorian buildings offer a Visitor Experience, Primary Science education space, Corporate Hire and Conference facilities

📣Teachers, it’s that time of year again! Our school workshop bookings are now open! Booking forms have been sent to all ...
25/08/2026

📣Teachers, it’s that time of year again! Our school workshop bookings are now open! Booking forms have been sent to all schools across the city and county, so be to sure to keep an eye out!

💡We’re delighted to offer our ever popular Lifeitme Lab workshops, Mathsworks Mobile & House of Circuits and we also deliver Explorers Education Programme and SEAI workshops.

📧For more information you can drop us an email [email protected]

Cork City Council

22/08/2026

💧We’re all set for our Heritage Week “How Water Works” drop in workshop tomorrow! Explore the science of water as you get hands on in this free workshop!

📆Sun 23rd Aug, 11:00 - 16:00
🎟️ Admission included in entrance fee

Cork City Council

📣 Did you hear, to wrap up an amazing Heritage Week , this Sunday Aug 23rd is Water Heritage Day! 💧Join us at Ireland’s ...
17/08/2026

📣 Did you hear, to wrap up an amazing Heritage Week , this Sunday Aug 23rd is Water Heritage Day!

💧Join us at Ireland’s only Victorian waterworks and discover How Water Works! This drop-in style workshop invites families and visitors to explore the science of water, while marvelling at the magnificent engineering and architecture.

🎟️Price is included in admission and no booking is required.
🔗 https://www.corkcity.ie/en/old-cork-waterworks-experience/events/how-water-works/

Cork City Council

15/08/2026

🏛️We’re all set for another year of Heritage Week and Cork Heritage Open Day!

🗺️Make sure you check out all the fantastic sites and venues that are taking part this year! Explore the architecture and history of Cork City and County, and discover the built, natural and cultural parts of our heritage.

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🏛️We’re all set for Heritage Week and Cork Heritage Open Day here, at Old Cork Waterworks Experience! 🍎Mrs Bottomley is ...
14/08/2026

🏛️We’re all set for Heritage Week and Cork Heritage Open Day here, at Old Cork Waterworks Experience!

🍎Mrs Bottomley is looking forward to her enthusiastic students attending her Victorian Classroom experience tomorrow! The children will learn about school in the Victorian era and even some fun school yard games!

📆Sat 15th Aug, 11:00 - 13:00, please bring a snack & water
🎟️ https://www.corkcity.ie/en/old-cork-waterworks-experience/events/victorian-classroom-cork-heritage-open-day-2026/

Cork City Council

Calling all budding historians and drama enthusiasts! As part of Heritage Week we’re hosting a Victorian Classroom Exper...
10/08/2026

Calling all budding historians and drama enthusiasts! As part of Heritage Week we’re hosting a Victorian Classroom Experience! Mrs Bottomley is looking forward to teaching the children of Cork all about Victorian education, from silly punishments to schoolyard games.

This free event is suitable for children aged 7-10, and attendees are encouraged to dress up! Booking essential.

📆Sat 15th Aug, 11:00 - 13:00
🎟️ https://www.corkcity.ie/en/old-cork-waterworks-experience/events/victorian-classroom-cork-heritage-open-day-2026/

Cork City Council Cork Heritage Open Day

❤️🤍Best of luck to Cork Camogie as they compete in the All Ireland Camogie Final up in Croke Park tomorrow!  Cork City C...
08/08/2026

❤️🤍Best of luck to Cork Camogie as they compete in the All Ireland Camogie Final up in Croke Park tomorrow!


Cork City Council

🏛️Be sure to check out all that Cork has to offer during Cork Heritage Open Day! 🍎We’re hosting our Victorian Classroom ...
07/08/2026

🏛️Be sure to check out all that Cork has to offer during Cork Heritage Open Day!

🍎We’re hosting our Victorian Classroom Experience on Saturday 15th August for children aged 7-10 who have an interest in history and drama! This free workshop will explore Victorian era school punishments, games and much much more!

🎟️Free but booking essential
🔗 https://www.corkcity.ie/en/old-cork-waterworks-experience/events/victorian-classroom-cork-heritage-open-day-2026/?ftredirect=1

Cork City Council

🏛️Join us for Heritage Week and Cork Heritage Open Day as we offer a free, kid-friendly Victorian Classroom experience! ...
06/08/2026

🏛️Join us for Heritage Week and Cork Heritage Open Day as we offer a free, kid-friendly Victorian Classroom experience!

📚Our Victorian Waterworks will play host to this role play session of learning and play. Children will gain a crash course in Victorian education in Cork under British rule, from silly punishments to the “Three Rs”.

🍎Attendees are encouraged to dress up in costumes for the occasion and bring a snack and a water bottle. Suitable for children aged 7-10

📆Saturday August 15th 11:00 - 13:00
🔗 https://www.corkcity.ie/en/old-cork-waterworks-experience/events/victorian-classroom-cork-heritage-open-day-2026/?ftredirect=1

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Old Cork Waterworks, Lee Road
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