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The Great Britain Guide

Museums · South West England

Pump House, Bristol

In or near Bristol.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

Pump House, Bristol — a museum in wales-south, United Kingdom.

Gromberry, Gromit No.46 - geograph.org.uk - 3655375

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
Nearest railway station
Butterfly Junction · 0.3 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Pump House, Bristol is a museum in wales-south, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2024

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Official information

Underfall Yard is a historic boatyard located in Bristol's Floating Harbour. Visitors can explore the site, learn about its history, and enjoy various events and activities throughout the year.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Pump House is a museum located in Bristol, South Wales. It focuses on the history and technology of the city's water supply. The building itself is a notable example of industrial architecture.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Background

Architecture

Originally known as the Cumberland Basin Hydraulic Engine House, It was replaced by the current Hydraulic engine house at Underfall Yard in 1888. and is now a public house and restaurant.

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
51.4483, -2.6177
Parish
Bristol, City of, unparished area
Postcode
BS8 4YB
Parliamentary constituency
Bristol Central
Nearest railway station
Butterfly Junction0.3 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Pump House, Bristol?
Pump House, Bristol is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS8 4YB), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
What is Pump House, Bristol?
Pump House, Bristol — a museum in wales-south, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Pump House, Bristol?
The nearest railway station is Butterfly Junction, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS8 4YB.
Is Pump House, Bristol a protected site?
Yes — Pump House, Bristol is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Pump House, Bristol?
The nearest railway station is Butterfly Junction, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS8 4YB.