Crossness Engines 2024

Built in 1865 by Sir Joseph Bazalgette as part of Victorian London’s sewerage system, Crossness Pumping Station is a Grade I Listed industrial heritage site and a masterpiece of 19th century engineering, architecture, and design​, with four giant rotative beam engines and remarkable ornamental ironwork. The engines are 'Prince Consort', 'Victoria', 'Albert Edward' and 'Alexandra'. 'Prince Consort' has been fully restored. 'Victoria' is now under restoration.

Contacts

Operator: The Crossness Engines Trust

Address: The Old Works, Thames Water STW Belvedere Road, Abbey Wood London Greater London SE2 9AQ

  • Telephone: 020 8311 3711
  • Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
  • Website: View website

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Open Days & Times

In Steam: 24 Mar 1000-1500. 28 Apr; 19 May 1030-1600. Guided Tours: 20 Feb; 5, 19 Mar; 2, 16, 30 Apr; 14, 19, 28 May; 11, 25 Jun; 9, 23 Jul; 6, 20 Aug; 3, 17, Sep; 1, 15, 29 Oct; 12, 26 Nov; 10 Dec. 1100-1400. Visit website for more details and advance booking essential.

Travel

  • By Rail: Abbey Wood / 1.5 miles

Facilities

  • Parking
  • Refreshments
  • Souvenir Shop
  • Part disabled access

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