Crossness Pumping Station

Crossness Pumping Station The Crossness Pumping Station was built by Sir Joseph Bazalgette as part of Victorian London's urgently needed main sewerage system.

06/09/2026

Live in South London? This is what happens to your sewage!

The London sewage system was opened in South London at Crossness Pumping Station in 1865, after sanitation in London reached a crisis.

Here Petra Cox explains how the Victorian South London sewers work using her working model of the sewer system. To find out more and see the model in action come along to Crossness Pumping Station for an open day or special event!

🎻 Totally Thames 2026 comes to ThamesmeadHeading to The Living Thames at Crossness Pumping Station on Friday 18th Septem...
06/09/2026

🎻 Totally Thames 2026 comes to Thamesmead

Heading to The Living Thames at Crossness Pumping Station on Friday 18th September?

Make a night of it with a stop at before or after the performance – show your event ticket to enjoy 50% off your first drink.

Part of Totally Thames 2026 (Thames Festival Trust), The Living Thames brings Orchestra for the Earth to Crossness Pumping Station for an immersive evening of music inspired by rivers and water.

If you’ve never been to Crossness, this is a wonderful reason to discover it. One of London’s great hidden treasures, this magnificent Victorian pumping station sits on the banks of the Thames. It’s a remarkable piece of London history and an unforgettable place to experience live music.

🍷 YOUR TICKET GETS YOU 50% OFF YOUR FIRST DRINK AT BOULDR BAR

Simply show your Living Thames ticket at Bouldr Bar in Cygnet Square on the day.

Overlooking Southmere Lake, Bouldr Bar is a relaxed independent neighbourhood bar serving local craft beers, wines, Prosecco, cocktails and alcohol-free options.

Travelling by train? Bouldr Bar is conveniently located between Abbey Wood Station and Crossness, making it an easy place to meet for a drink before the event or to continue your evening on the way back.

📍 Abbey Wood Station → Bouldr Bar → Crossness Pumping Station → Bouldr Bar → Abbey Wood Station

🎻 The Living Thames
đź“… Friday 18 September 2026
đź“Ť Crossness Pumping Station. SE2 9AQ

🍷 50% off your first drink at Bouldr Bar
đź“Ť Cygnet Square, Thamesmead. SE2 9FE
🎟️ Show your Living Thames ticket (visit Crossness’ website to purchase)

Beautiful music, an extraordinary setting and a drink by the lake, come and make an evening of it in this fascinating corner of London.

Please note: The 50% ticket-holder offer is available exclusively at Bouldr Bar, Cygnet Square. It does not apply to any purchases made at Crossness Pumping Station. Valid Friday 18 September 2026. The discount applies to the first drink purchased per ticket holder. No cash alternative. Drink aware.

03/09/2026

This Sunday!
Join J D Swann to explore the wildlife and nature of the Thames at Crossness Pumping Station. Part of the totally Thames Festival.
Whilst you are there you can take in some live music, dance, Edwardian entertainment and many other Riverside Revels.
Tickets available in our bio!

And we're open more than you think!With family activities, guides, and a huge family ticket discount, there are loads of...
24/08/2026

And we're open more than you think!

With family activities, guides, and a huge family ticket discount, there are loads of reasons to visit Crossness this year.

See one of London's most fascinating Victorian buildings and learn about why our sewers are so important.

Working at Crossness Pumping Station was a tough gig.The Victorian sewers were not run on hope alone. It took a lot of h...
22/08/2026

Working at Crossness Pumping Station was a tough gig.

The Victorian sewers were not run on hope alone. It took a lot of hard work from a lot of people to keep London clean and keep the sewers running. That was especially true at its towering pumping stations such as Crossness.
Stokers were just one part of the working community that kept the engines running at Crossness Pumping Station. From teachers to engineers to screen cleaners, Victorian Crossness was alive with activity.

Which job could you have done?

Could you survive working in London's Victorian sewers?It took thousands of workers to build, maintain and run London's ...
15/08/2026

Could you survive working in London's Victorian sewers?

It took thousands of workers to build, maintain and run London's colossal network of sewers and pumping stations. Very few jobs were pleasant!

If you want to find out what these workers did to relax, come enjoy a 1902 day out at Crossness Pumping Station. With games, a Punch and Judy show and lunch out in the garden you can get a taste for Crossness summer day out!
Sunday 6th September, tickets in our bio

13/08/2026

Restoring Victorian steam engines isn't easy!

In order to restore the magnificent Victorian Beam engines at Crossness Pumping Station, volunteer in 1998 had to do some serious problem solving. In this clip they have to seperate the piston rod from the Prince Consort - an engine now fully restored and steamed most months for visitors.

Volunteers at Crossness Pumping Station continue to restore the grand beam engines at Crossness, as well as steaming them for open days. Head to our website if you are interested in getting involved.

10/08/2026

Enjoy an Edwardian day by the river on Sunday 6th September at Crossness Pumping Station.

In 1907, workers at Crossness and their families enjoyed a jolly carnival and sports day. Over a century later Crossness is hosting the sequel as part of the Totally Thames Festival. Come along for music, family activities, nature tours and one of Victorian London's architectural marvels.

For more information and to book tickets, follow the link in our bio.

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