Historic houses · London
Pumping engine house for Brunel's Thames tunnel
In or near City of London.
Pumping engine house for Brunel's Thames tunnel — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rotherhithe · 0.1 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Pumping engine house for Brunel's Thames tunnel is a Grade II*-listed building in england-london, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Official information
The Brunel Museum showcases the history of the Thames Tunnel, the world's first successful underwater tunnel. Visitors can explore the Engine House exhibition and the Grade II* listed Tunnel Shaft, learning about the engineering feats of Marc and Isambard Brunel.
Place summary
The Pumping Engine House for Brunel's Thames Tunnel is a historic structure located in Southwark, London, postcode SE16. This Grade II* listed building is significant for its association with the construction of the Thames Tunnel, designed by the renowned engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5016, -0.0530
- District
- Southwark
- Parish
- Southwark, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE16 4LF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bermondsey and Old Southwark
- Phone
- +44 20 7231 3840
- Nearest railway station
- Rotherhithe — 0.1 km
- Opening
- Oct 23-Mar 31 Fr-Mo 10:30-15:30; Apr 01-Oct 22 Mo,Fr,Su 11:00-17:00
- Official site
- thebrunelmuseum.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q17642970 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pumping engine house for Brunel's Thames tunnel?
- Pumping engine house for Brunel's Thames tunnel is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE16 4LF), in the parish of Southwark, unparished area.
- What is Pumping engine house for Brunel's Thames tunnel?
- Pumping engine house for Brunel's Thames tunnel — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pumping engine house for Brunel's Thames tunnel?
- The nearest railway station is Rotherhithe, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE16 4LF.
- Is Pumping engine house for Brunel's Thames tunnel a listed building?
- Pumping engine house for Brunel's Thames tunnel is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- How do I get to Pumping engine house for Brunel's Thames tunnel?
- The nearest railway station is Rotherhithe, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE16 4LF.