Pump House Museum, Walthamstow, London. Admission Free. Open Sundays.
Details
Accessibility
Level path to entrance.
Free weekend car parking is available nearby on South Access Road and Essex Road.
Brief description
The museum is based in and around a former Victorian pumping station built in 1885 and in use until the late 1960s. https://walthamstowpumphouse.org.uk/history
Among its exhibits are a pair of Marshall steam pumping engines, various historic vehicles, train carriages, a model railway and fire fighting equipment and models. The collection pays tribute to the transport and industrial heritage of Walthamstow and the surrounding area. https://walthamstowpumphouse.org.uk/collections
There are interactive activities for all ages and special events though out the year. https://walthamstowpumphouse.org.uk/events
Address
10 South Access Road, Walthamstow, London. E17 8AX
Phone
The telephone is only manned when volunteers are on site, usually Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, 10:00 - 15:00.
020 8521 1766
Website
https://walthamstowpumphouse.org.uk/
Directions
The museum is in the district of Walthamstow, North East London. From the A1006 turn into Markhouse Avenue and the museum is on the left just after the mini roundabout.
OS TQ 362 882
Opening Times
Sundays.
April to October: 11am to 4pm
November to March: 11am to 3pm
Last entry is half an hour before closing time.
Other days by arrangement.
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
Transport
Nearest Underground: Blackhorse Road (Victoria Line) a 15 minute walk
Nearest Mainline: St James Street (South Eastern) - a 7 minute walk.
Lea Bridge Road (Greater Anglia) a 10 minute walk.
Bus: Number W19 bus from Walthamstow Bus Station towards Argall Avenue, runs every half hour and stops near the museum.
For more information on buses, trains, tube, cycle hire, airports and river traffic please contact Transport For London on 0343 222 1234 (Textphone 0800 112 3456). For further details on accessible services please see the website: https://tfl.gov.uk/ or access their travel app via smartphone.
For more travel information go to: www.traveline.info/
Amenities
Canteen selling refreshments. Shop. Accessible toilet. Park nearby with children's play area and seating.
Travel Information
For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info
Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)
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M25 Motorway from 25 October 2021.
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