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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.

13/06/2026

We're looking forward to being in steam tomorrow when you can step into the fascinating world of steam, Victorian engineering, and hands‑on discovery at our Operating Day on Sunday 14th June (11am - 4pm).

There'll be an array of engines and pumps working, interactive displays and the chance to learn about the story of water. There's also the children's play and learn water park, children's quizzes, a welcoming cafe and Hereford in World War two display.

Free for children, and free parking. Well-behaved dogs on leads welcome and disabled access.

Visit the website for more information www.waterworksmuseum.org.uk

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12/06/2026

Looking for a fun Sunday out?

Join us for an Operating Steam Day (14th June), when we’ll be open
11 am - 4pm!

Housed within Hereford's Victorian waterworks, see our wonderful array of displays and engines, including the mighty triple pumping engine, all in action!

Many of these pumped water in Herefordshire and beyond, so why not discover the impact they had providing clean, piped water to the local area.

As well as the engines, there’s plenty more reasons to visit:

💧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🐕‍🦺

Visit the website for more information: https://www.waterworksmuseum.org.uk

We are also open every Tuesday from 11 am to 4 pm. We look forward to seeing you!

25/05/2026

Looking for some family fun this half term? The Waterworks Museum is open on Tuesday 26th May from 11am to 4pm and it's free for children.

Children's play and learn water park, the popular frog trail for younger ones, welcoming cafe and hands on learning about water.

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23/05/2026

Looking forward to seeing all the classic cars from the Austin Ten Drivers Club at our Operating Day tomorrow (Sunday 24th May.) The warm weather means you can see them at their best in the sunshine. You'll be able cool down in the Children's Play and Learn Water park and with chilled drinks and ice creams from our cafe. Our steam engines will be running, along with many other engines and pumps.

22/05/2026

Looking for a brilliant day out with something for everyone? Step into the fascinating world of steam, Victorian engineering, and hands‑on discovery at the Waterworks Museum's Operating Day on Sunday 24th May (11am - 4pm).

Enjoy seeing classic cars from the Austin Ten Drivers Club and meet the Herefordshire & Gloucesteshire Canal Trust to learn about their latest developments.

There'll be an array of engines and pumps working and the chance to learn about the story of water. There's also the children's play and learn water park, quizzes, a welcoming cafe and a Hereford in World War two display.

Free for children, and free parking. Well-behaved dogs on leads welcome.

Visit the website for more information www.waterworksmuseum.org.uk

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13/05/2026

We're very pleased to be supporting the Herefordshire Histories Festival this month.

Volunteers from the Waterworks Museum will be at the Hereford History Day on Saturday 16th May. It will take place in Hereford at St Peter’s Church, in St Peter’s Square near the the Town Hall and Shire Hall. Open from 10am to 4pm.

Come along to the event and meet fascinating family and local history societies from around Herefordshire.

For details visit https://herefordshirehistories.org/

Herefordshire Histories Festival

10/05/2026

Waterworks Museum open today Sunday 10th May 11-4
Steam engines running, children's play & learn water park, cafe, dog-friendly

08/05/2026

Enjoy the sights and sounds of steam in Hereford at the Waterworks Museum Operating Day on Sunday 10th May (11am - 4pm).

There'll be an array of engines and pumps working and the chance to learn about the story of water. There's also the children's play and learn water park, children's quizzes, a welcoming cafe and Hereford in World War two display.

Free for children, and free parking. Well-behaved dogs on leads welcome.

Visit the website for more information www.waterworksmuseum.org.uk

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29/04/2026

Do you enjoy history and have a few hours to spare each week?

We're looking for volunteers to help with Museum administration in several areas including supporting the Directors and Chairman in running the Museum, cafe admin and health & safety admin. For details email [email protected]

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26/04/2026

Steam engines running today (Sunday 26th April) 11 - 4
Cafe, Play & Learn water park, free for children, dog-friendly

Address

Broomy Hill
Hereford
HR40LJ

Opening Hours

11am - 4pm

Telephone

+441432342192

Website

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

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