Museums · East Midlands
Abbey Pumping Station
In or near Leicester.
Abbey Pumping Station — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Chris Allen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Leicester North · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Abbey Pumping Station is a museum located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Abbey Pumping Station is a museum that showcases Leicester's industrial heritage, featuring restored beam engines and exhibits on Victorian sewage and hygiene. Visitors can explore vintage vehicles and enjoy interactive displays related to science and transport.
Place summary
Abbey Pumping Station is a museum located in the West Midlands, postcode LE4. It showcases the history of the city's sewage and drainage systems, featuring preserved machinery and exhibits related to Victorian engineering. The site demonstrates the evolution of public health and sanitation practices in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6548, -1.1308
- District
- Leicester
- Parish
- Leicester, unparished area
- Postcode
- LE4 5PX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leicester West
- Phone
- 0116 454 4554
- Nearest railway station
- Leicester North — 1.5 km
- Opening
- Open on Leicester City Council School Holiday Mondays only and Railway Days & Special Events 11.00am to 4.30pm
- Official site
- www.leicestermuseums.org
Sources
- osm: way/302717390 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Abbey Pumping Station?
- Abbey Pumping Station is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE4 5PX), in the parish of Leicester, unparished area.
- What is Abbey Pumping Station?
- Abbey Pumping Station — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Abbey Pumping Station?
- The nearest railway station is Leicester North, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE4 5PX.
- Is Abbey Pumping Station free to visit?
- Yes, Abbey Pumping Station is free to enter.
- How do I get to Abbey Pumping Station?
- The nearest railway station is Leicester North, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE4 5PX.