Abbey Pumping Station
Abbey Pumping Station
Museum

Abbey Pumping Station

Leicester
Free to all

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Abbey Pumping Station tells the story of Leicester’s Victorian sewerage challenge and showcases local technological innovations past and present.

In the Victorian era, Leicester's rapid expansion presented a real problem for public health; how to supply clean water and process the sewerage of a growing city. The Abbey Pumping Station not only tells the story behind this challenge, it also houses the solution: four enormous engines, built in 1891 to pump waste to a new treatment works.

Alongside Victorian toilets and water pumps powered by paraffin engines are galleries celebrating machines made in Leicester, and displays charting the early days of motorised transport. Abbey Pumping House is even home to a rare collection of vintage vehicles, including a 'hansom cab' and chip van.

There's a technology-themed children's play area, museum shop and sensory garden & visitors shouldn't miss the outdoor exhibits on the museum's extensive grounds.

Visitor information

Address

Abbey Pumping Station

Leicester City Museums Service, Museum Of Technology, Abbey Pumping Station, Corporation Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 5PX
01162 254900

Free to all

Opening times

Every Day 11am to 4:30pm

Check the venue's website for Christmas & New Year Opening

Exclusions and safety measures

Leicester Museum & Art Gallery is COVID Secure and is following current government guidance with procedures in place to protect your safety.

Supplying Track & Trace details and the wearing of face masks inside Leicester Museums & Galleries is advised.

Leicester’s Museums & Galleries are Covid-19 secure buildings, for your safety we request that all visitors to events book in advance.

Visitor information

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