Tees Cottage Pumping Station
Coniscliffe Road, Darlington
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Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
Details via Google — worth confirming with the restaurant before you travel, especially for access needs.
About Tees Cottage Pumping Station
Tees Cottage Pumping Station sits on Coniscliffe Road in Darlington and preserves a working water pump station with steam and gas engines on display. The site is open for visits and event days, when a miniature railway operates and refreshments are available.
Staff are reported to be knowledgeable about the exhibits and welcoming to visitors of all ages.
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
What's nearby
- Broken Scar Picnic Area 150m away
- Broken Scar Weir 250m away
- Embleton View Westgate House 250m away
- Baydale Beck Inn 500m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Visitors say this heritage site features fascinating working steam and gas engines, including a historic water pump station, and offers a miniature railway on special event days. They also highlight the knowledgeable and friendly staff who are happy to explain the exhibits. Others mention the site is family-friendly and provides refreshments on event days.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Guest rating
- 4.8 / 5 (244 reviews)
- Good for children
- Yes
- Food hygiene rating
- Awaiting inspection
- Destination
- Darlington
Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.