Museums · West Midlands
Waterworks Museum - Hereford
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Waterworks Museum - Hereford — museum in Hereford, England, 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
- Broomy Hill · 0.1 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Waterworks Museum - Hereford is a museum in Mid Wales. Built or established in 1974, it dates from the modern period. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Hereford and South Herefordshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Broomy Hill, about 0.1 km away. Postcode area HR4.
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Official information
The Waterworks Museum in Hereford showcases the history of the water industry and steam machinery. Visitors can explore various exhibits, including a working steam engine, WWII replica rooms, and a unique water park designed for interactive learning. The museum is staffed by enthusiastic volunteers who share their knowledge with guests.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Lugg SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Waterworks Museum is located in Hereford, Mid Wales. Established in 1974, this modern museum focuses on the history of water supply and management. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for the River Lugg and River Wye.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0500, -2.7351
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Hereford
- Postcode
- HR4 0LQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hereford and South Herefordshire
- Phone
- 01432 342 192
- Established
- 1974
- Nearest railway station
- Broomy Hill — 0.1 km
- Official site
- www.waterworksmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q113369866 (CC0)
- commons: Hereford Waterworks - geograph.org.uk - 3156803.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Waterworks Museum - Hereford?
- Waterworks Museum - Hereford is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR4 0LQ), in the parish of Hereford.
- What is Waterworks Museum - Hereford?
- Waterworks Museum - Hereford — museum in Hereford, England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Waterworks Museum - Hereford?
- The nearest railway station is Broomy Hill, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode HR4 0LQ.
- When was Waterworks Museum - Hereford built?
- Built or established in 1974.
- Is Waterworks Museum - Hereford a protected site?
- Yes — Waterworks Museum - Hereford is part of the River Lugg SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Waterworks Museum - Hereford?
- The nearest railway station is Broomy Hill, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HR4 0LQ.