Old Cork Waterworks Experience 2025

Located at the old waterworks which were responsible for supplying water to the city of Cork over the past 300 years. The waterworks is the best preserved of its kind in Ireland. The old buildings and machinery have been carefully restored and now tell the story of how water was supplied to Cork city in the past.

Contacts

Operator: Cork City Council

Address: Lee Road Cork Co. Cork T23 N828 IRELAND

Telephone: 00 353 21 494 1500
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Open Days & Times

Apr-Sep Mon-Fri 0900-1700, Sat-Sun & BHol from 1000. Oct-Mar Mon-Fri 0900-1700. Visit website or facebook for more details and advance booking.

Travel

By Bus: 8
By Rail: Cork / 1 mile

Facilities

Parking
Refreshments
Full disabled access

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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.