Twyford Waterworks

Twyford Waterworks The complete Edwardian clean water pumping station museum set within five acres of Hampshire downland.

Come and discover the story of water extraction, softening and supply over the last 120 years at this Scheduled Ancient Monument. Discover the story of your drinking water at this unique pumping station. The site, a Scheduled Ancient Monument, retains the original machinery, including steam & diesel pumping engines and water softening plant, set within fine Edwardian buildings. The waterworks expl

ains how water has been pumped from deep beneath the Hampshire downs for the past 120 years. Restored by volunteers of the Twyford Waterworks Trust we are open on selected days during the year and for groups by prior appointment.

Our next open day is on Sunday 6th September!
15/08/2026

Our next open day is on Sunday 6th September!

Isn’t it amazing where the time goes? Ten years ago today we did our first major TV shoot at the Waterworks - a segment ...
05/08/2026

Isn’t it amazing where the time goes? Ten years ago today we did our first major TV shoot at the Waterworks - a segment for Antiques Roadtrip.

We spent an age polishing the stripes in the handrails of the Engine House, in line with the photos from the 1950s, adding chalk to the wagon on the incline, mowing stripes in the main lawn and generally making the site spotless for the cameras - it was a pity that most of the footage was cut from the final TV show but we put the effort in!

Their car also didn’t quite make it either and arrived on a transporter for filming!

It might have been a blisteringly hot day at the Waterworks but today was yet another amazing event! Very many thanks to...
02/08/2026

It might have been a blisteringly hot day at the Waterworks but today was yet another amazing event! Very many thanks to everyone who visited, volunteered or exhibited - it was superb! Only two events left in the 2026 calendar: 6th September and 4th October.

The boiler has been lit and we’re raising steam for our open day today (Sunday 2nd August). Gates open from 11am.
02/08/2026

The boiler has been lit and we’re raising steam for our open day today (Sunday 2nd August). Gates open from 11am.

It’s looking to be a lovely day tomorrow (2nd Aug) for visiting the Waterworks! Come and discover how water continues to...
01/08/2026

It’s looking to be a lovely day tomorrow (2nd Aug) for visiting the Waterworks!

Come and discover how water continues to be pumped from deep beneath the Hampshire downs, as it has for the past 126 years.

See the old machinery in action and relax with cake (and ice cream) in our tea room.

Gates open at 11am and we run through until 4pm. For more information and prices visit: www.twyfordwaterworks.co.uk

15/07/2026
It’s safe to say it’s been a hot day at the waterworks for our open day - but what a wonderful event it was! Very many t...
05/07/2026

It’s safe to say it’s been a hot day at the waterworks for our open day - but what a wonderful event it was! Very many thanks to all who visited, volunteered or exhibited - it all contributed to an amazing day.

We’re open! 11am to 4pm Sunday 5th July - don’t forget to purchase your cakes!
05/07/2026

We’re open! 11am to 4pm Sunday 5th July - don’t forget to purchase your cakes!

Getting up steam for the open day (Sunday 5th July)! See you all from 11am Waterworks ******er
04/07/2026

Getting up steam for the open day (Sunday 5th July)! See you all from 11am Waterworks

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Hazeley Road, Twyford
Winchester
SO211QA

Telephone

+441962714716

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