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Claymills Victorian Pumping Station and its collection

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Claymills Victorian Pumping Station is a unique museum in Burton upon Trent. The museum is an integrated industrial site dating from 1885 , designed specifically to pump brewery effluent to a farm some four miles away. Burton upon Trent was (and still is) a major brewing centre because of the quality of the ground water - in 1850 there were 30+ breweries and the largest, Bass, was bottling over 1 million bottles per year. IPA - India Pale Ale - was brewed in Burton and sent to ... India! The museum has been fully restored and offers both steaming and non-steaming visits. We have four 1885 beam engines in full opersations aliongside 30+ other steam engines, all operational and all powered by steam from our original Lancashire boilers and maintained in our original Victorian workshop. Almost everything on site was used on site when the pumping station was operational - we don't collect anything else. Often described as a 'hidden gem', Histroric England say we are the best preserved and most complete Victorian pumping station in England.

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Claymills Victorian Pumping Station
Meadow Lane
Stretton

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Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday
10:00 – 16:00
Friday Closed
Saturday
10:00 – 16:00
Sunday Closed

Opening hours indicated on the table is for static viewing.

Steaming Days (10:00 - 16:00) - please see the website for up to date details - most Steaming Days are bank holiday weekends

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Admission

Adults£10.00
Children (15 and under)Free
Reduced£9.00

The prices above are for Steaming Days.
Prices for the Model Railway & Engineering Exhibition: Adults £5.00; Children 15 & under FREE (must be accompanied by a paying adult)

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Facilities

Wheelchair accessible
Museum shop
Parking
Coffee
Child-friendly

Location & Map

Meadow Lane, Burton upon Trent

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Exhibitions

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Claymills Victorian Pumping Station Reviews

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    The Claymills Victorian Pumping Station in Burton upon Trent, England, offers visitors a glimpse into 19th-century industrial engineering. This restored sewage pumping station showcases well-preserved steam engines and machinery from the Victorian era. Visitors appreciate the dedicated volunteers who maintain the site and provide informative tours, explaining the historical significance and technical aspects of the pumping station. The museum is particularly appealing to those interested in industrial heritage and engineering. Many reviewers note the impressive scale of the machinery and the opportunity to see some of the engines in operation on certain days. The site's authenticity and the hands-on nature of the exhibits are frequently praised. However, some visitors mention that the experience might be less engaging for those without a specific interest in industrial history or machinery. The facilities are described as basic, which adds to the authentic feel but might not suit all visitors. Overall, the Claymills Victorian Pumping Station is well-regarded for its educational value and the passion of its volunteer staff, offering a unique look at an often-overlooked aspect of Victorian infrastructure.

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