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Westonzoyland Pumping Station
Address:
Westonzoyland Pumping Station
Hoopers Lane
Westonzoyland
Somerset
TA7 0LS
Tel: 01823 698532
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Earliest steam land-drainage pumping station (c1831 Grade II* Listed building) on Somerset Levels. Houses c1861 Easton Amos steam drainage machine, plus other working steam exhibits. Also land-drainage items, working blacksmith's forge. Recently gained recognition as a registered museum.
Opening Times
Open All Year
2008 - Opening 21/03/2008 - 02/11/2008
Tickets Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Family- Steaming | from £11.00 |
| Family- Non Steaming | from £10.00 |
| Adult- Steaming | from £3.50 |
| Adult- Non Steaming | from £3.00 |
| Child- Steaming | from £2.50 |
| Child- Non Steaming | from £2.00 |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A372. From Westonzoyland village turn off A372 at village shop, follow signposting to Lake Wall, follow this road for 1 mile; turn left into Hoopers Lane. Entrance to site is marked with brown/white boards. The pumping station is clearly signposted now with brown/white “Arms” from Westonzoyland.
Public Transport Directions
Bus/Route No: 16
Route Description/Frequency: Bridgwater - Othery (Mon-Fri, not public holidays)
Proximity to Bus Stop: 1 1/2 mile walk from Westonzoyland village
Disability Access: No
Other notes: Infrequent services
Nearest station is Bridgwater station.
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- In countryside
- Indoor Attraction
- Outdoor Attraction
- Village Location
Accessibility
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Ramp/Level Access
Parking & Transport
- Coach Parking
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - Snack bar, for up to 30 people. No cooked meals; teas, coffees, cold drinks, crisps and cakes etc.
- Picnic Site
Payment Methods
- Approx length of visit - 01:00
- Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.Strictly there is no maximum size set.
- Max group size - 50
- Min group size - 20
- Open by appointment outside normal opening times
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
Establishment Features
- Dogs Accepted
- Toilets
Specialist Features
- Family Fun
- Marketed towards families
- Marketed towards senior citizens
Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Dutch printed material
- French printed material
- German printed material
- Norwegian printed material
- Spanish printed material
- Swedish printed material
- Welsh printed material
Tours and Demonstrations
- Demonstrations Given
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups