Come and discover the story of water extraction, softening and supply over the last 120 years at this Scheduled Ancient Monument. Discover the story of your drinking water at this unique pumping station. The site, a Scheduled Ancient Monument, retains the original machinery, including steam & diesel pumping engines and water softening plant, set within fine Edwardian buildings. The waterworks expl
ains how water has been pumped from deep beneath the Hampshire downs for the past 120 years. Restored by volunteers of the Twyford Waterworks Trust we are open on selected days during the year and for groups by prior appointment.
