About The Waterworks Museum
Discover Victorian engineering brilliance at this fascinating museum where historic pumping engines still operate amid interactive displays. Family-friendly with picnic areas, accessible facilities and parking available.
What's nearby
- Hinton Football Club next door
- Hereford Society of Model Engineering next door
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Facilities
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Excellent little museum all about the introduction of clean drinking water for the local area and dozens of examples of the various pumps used. In addition to that there is a small WW2 exhibition with lots of items to see. There is a cafe too with a wonderful selection of yummy home made cakes. The whole museum is run entirely by volunteers all if whom are friendly and knowledgeable.
· via Google
We visited the museum yesterday, not really knowing what to expect but it seemed an ideal choice as it's halfway between Cardiff and Pershore so a good place to meet up with family. We were all delighted with the choice! The museum really has something for everyone and shows a fascinating history of steam machines, the water industry and the people who were at the forefront of ensuring we can have clean water. The volunteers are amazing. It was especially good to talk to the lady who had gathered together so much memorabilia to create beautiful room settings depicting life in WW2. We all really enjoyed our visit and will come back again. Thank you all for what you are doing.
· via Google
Really well laid out. A good range of exhibits to satisfy your inner geek, with excellent descriptions and explanations. The coffee shop is great too; note that you have to wait while the sandwiches are made to order. They are well worth the wait!
· via Google
This place is something else Staffed by volunteers who are so very helpful and more importantly willing to share their knowledge It's a must do if you are visiting the area Also get on the miniture railway for a ride round the park.. While we were there the boating pool was in use and wow some of the model boats remotely controlled were just wonderfully constructed.. Photos attached.
· via Google
Visitors say this museum offers fascinating displays on steam machines, the water industry, and a small World War II exhibition, with many working engines and interactive elements for children. They also highlight the friendly, informative, and knowledgeable volunteer staff. Guests mention the cafe serves a wonderful selection of homemade cakes and made-to-order sandwiches.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Broomy Hill, Hereford, HR4 0LJ Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 4.6 / 5 (202 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Suggested visit
- 2-3 hours
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Hereford