Museums · South West England
Sherborne Steam & Waterwheel Centre
In or near Oborne.
Sherborne Steam & Waterwheel Centre — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Sherborne · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Sherborne Steam & Waterwheel Centre is a museum located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Sherborne Steam & Waterwheel Centre is a charity run by volunteers, dedicated to preserving a historic waterwheel and steam engines. Visitors can explore the restored waterwheel and see the engines in operation during open days.
Place summary
Sherborne Steam & Waterwheel Centre is a museum located in South-West England. It features a collection of steam-powered machinery and waterwheels, showcasing the industrial heritage of the region. The centre provides insights into the technology and history of steam power and its applications.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.9506, -2.5053
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Sherborne
- Postcode
- DT9 3RX
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Sherborne — 0.9 km
- Opening
- Sundays 11:30am to 3:30pm; entry by donation
- Official site
- www.sswc.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/11406197943 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sherborne Steam & Waterwheel Centre?
- Sherborne Steam & Waterwheel Centre is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT9 3RX), in the parish of Sherborne.
- What is Sherborne Steam & Waterwheel Centre?
- Sherborne Steam & Waterwheel Centre — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sherborne Steam & Waterwheel Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Sherborne, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT9 3RX.
- How do I get to Sherborne Steam & Waterwheel Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Sherborne, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT9 3RX.