Westonzoyland Pumping Station Museum, Bridgwater

Name: Westonzoyland Pumping Station Museum
Address: Westonzoyland Pumping Station Hoopers Drove, Bridgwater, TA7 0LS, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1278 691595

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Westonzoyland Pumping Station Museum, Bridgwater

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The Westonzoyland Pumping Station Museum of Steam Power and Land Drainage is a small industrial heritage museum dedicated to steam powered machinery at Westonzoyland in the English county of Somerset. It is a Grade II* listed building. ()

Coordinates: 51°5'27"N, 2°56'40"W

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Westonzoyland Pumping Station Hoopers DroveBridgwater TA7 0LS United Kingdom

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+44 1278 691595

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Westonzoyland Pumping Station Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Burrow Mump, Church of the Holy Cross, Scott Cinema, Church of St Mary.

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Historical place, View point, Ruins
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Church
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Cinema, Nightlife
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Church
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Monastery
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Church
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Specialty museum, Museum, Archaeological museum
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Church
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Church
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Canal
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Universities and schools
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