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Claymills Victorian Pumping Station

219 Reviews

#1 of 26 things to do in Burton upon Trent

Historic Sites, Sights & Landmarks

Meadow Lane | Stretton, Burton upon Trent, England

+44 1283 509929

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“Fascinating and informative”

Claymills Victorian Pumping Station was a real winner for both myself and my husband. It would be... read more

Reviewed 4 days ago

Treeshrub

Hartlepool, United Kingdom

“Amazing historic engineering brought to life by enthusiastic volunteers”

Really easy to get to from Etwall where we were visiting for the day. Well signposted. Good-sized... read more

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

PrGrPa

Manchester, United Kingdom

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Just 1/4 mile from A38 Burton North junction. Brown signs from junction but not on A38

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219 reviews

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Very good16%
Average1%
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“beam engines” (25 reviews)

“steaming days” (17 reviews)

“run by volunteers” (9 reviews)

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Meadow Lane | Stretton, Burton upon Trent, England

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+44 1283 509929

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Treeshrub

Hartlepool, United Kingdom

103

Reviewed 4 days ago

Fascinating and informative

Claymills Victorian Pumping Station was a real winner for both myself and my husband. It would be great for children too. We had a fascinating tour, going all over the station from workshops and boiler room to the top floor where the great beams are....More

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PrGrPa

Manchester, United Kingdom

3614

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Amazing historic engineering brought to life by enthusiastic volunteers

Really easy to get to from Etwall where we were visiting for the day. Well signposted. Good-sized car park. Very helpful gatehouse folks on the till. The machine rooms are on several levels and have some steep staircases. Looking at the restorations and comparing them...More

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Uncle_Badger

Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom

309168

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Old Fashionably Brilliant

I love this kind of place. Being run by volunteers gives a real charm and sense of enthusiasm. You just know everybody working there actually wants to be there. There is something very special about people giving up their spare time to run and maintain...More

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Steve E

Horsham, England, United Kingdom

6943

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

A lovingly restored Victorian Pumping Station

We visited on one of the Steam Days over Easter. The volunteers were all incredibly friendly and helpful, and we appreciated all the effort that had gone into restoring this lovely piece of Victorian engineering. If there was one criticism it was that some of...More

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Many thanks for your review. It's always very useful to receive positive criticism because it's the only way in which we are going to improve. I'll certainly be passing your comments on to our Trust Board. Best wishes and we look forward to seeing you...More

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Phil G

Bakewell, United Kingdom

1215

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

A really interesting place.

A great insight into Victorian ingenuity and engineering. Very friendly and helpful volunteer staff.

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darkrage

nottihngham uk

Reviewed 6 March 2018 via mobile

My favourite pumping station.

What is exciting about Claymills is that there always seems to be something new. When I first visited they were talking about restoring more of the pump house engines, in 2017 they'd done just that. Enthusiastic & knowledgeable volunteers accompany this visit every time. Original...More

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Many thanks for your review. There are always things going on and at the present time we are restoring a boiler and the workshop engine. We try to carry on working during steamings as visitors always seem keen to see work in progress. Hope to...More

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Bonnywitch

Peebles, United Kingdom

Reviewed 25 February 2018 via mobile

Steamy good!

As a fifty something girl I wasn't sure when he said, you'll love it and it's a steam-on day too. Love it? I had to almost dragged away! Staffed by volunteers, it's probably one of the most interesting, informative and fun places I've been to...More

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MandT R

Derby, United Kingdom

111

Reviewed 12 February 2018

Fascinating

One of the best beam engines in the UK and a real insight into how a Victorian pumping station operated. the workshops are just as fascinating. Compliments to the volunteers who put so much effort into maintaining the building and the machinery.

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pauldyer481

Burton, United Kingdom

313

Reviewed 31 January 2018

Steaming good show

If you like steam engines in a working condition and marvel at the engineering this place ticks the boxes. Only open at set times for 'steam days' and best to check out on internet.

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Reviewed 8 January 2018 via mobile

Brilliant visit

In mid November 2017 on a trip around the area we found the Clay Mills Victorian Pumping Station. There was no official tour but a chap called John ( hope that's right) was willing to show us round and what a brilliant tour it was...More

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