WATERWORKS MUSEUM

Another top tourist place to visit in Hereford is the Waterworks Museum which showcases the story of drinking water from early times to the present era. Explore this industrial heritage museum which has the UK's oldest working triple-expansion steam engine in operation and get a chance to look at the working engines on display.

You can teach your children the value of protecting water by taking them to the Waterworks Museum which is one of the best spots to explore with your family. The Museum also depicts the life of people in Hereford during World War Two. You can look at many artifacts such as hot air engines, overshot water wheels, horse-drawn water carts, and many more.

You can also learn more about the water softeners, chlorinator machines, and also different types of water pumps. You can also head over to the Noel Meeke heritage water park which is designed for children and give them a chance to learn about historic water devices in a safe environment. You can also learn to operate full-size water pumps, lift water from a well and also learn to filter water.

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Highlights

• You can visit this museum and get a chance to experience the sight, smell, and even the sounds of the early era of steam.
• You can also explore the 160 years of engineering located in a Victorian water pumping station.
• Look at the historic beam, gas, and diesel engines from the industrial revolution to the modern day.
• If you are visiting with your family, you can also enjoy the interactive water park where your kids learn about water, lift water from the well and also operate pumps.