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Also known as the ‘Cathedral in the Marsh’, Crossness Pumping Station in Abbey Wood is a Grade 1 Listed building built by Sir Joseph Bazalgette for London’s sewage system. Opened in 1865, it features a fully functional steam powered beam engine as well as some of the most spectacular ornamental Victorian cast ironwork found in the world today. It’s a superb testament to London’s pioneering sewage system, built in response to the worsening state of the city’s waterways and the ‘Great Stink’ of 1858. The museum includes over 400 artefacts, including a ‘Toilet Timeline’ tracing 5000 years of sanitary design and technology.
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Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £22.50 per ticket |
| Child | £8.00 per ticket |
| Family Ticket (1 adult and up to 3 children) | £29.99 per family |
| Family Ticket (2 adults and up to 3 children) | £49.99 per family |
* Under 5s and Carers go FREE.
Facilities
Accessibility
- Assistance dogs welcome
Groups
- Facilities for educational visits
- Facilities for groups
- Guided tours for groups
Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities
- Facilities for conferencing
- Facilities for corporate hospitality
- Grounds for outdoor activities
- Sole use of venue
Parking
- Free Parking
Property Facilities
- Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
- Public toilets
Target Markets
- Accepts groups
- Coach parties accepted
Map & Directions
Road Directions
The site is between 2 km (1.3 ml) and 2.7 km (1.7 ml) from Abbey Wood Station depending on the route you take. Click here for a video showing the easiest route
Crossness can be accessed via the Thames Path during Open Days.
Public Transport Directions
By Train - The closest railway station is Abbey Wood on the Southeastern network from Charing Cross, Waterloo and London Bridgeand the Elizabeth Line from Reading, Heathrow, Shenfield, Paddington, and Liverpool Street.
By Taxi - Taxis are available from Abbeywood Station Minicabs close to Abbey Wood station in 18 Wilton Road. Book in advance on +44 (0)20 8311 1199.
