Abbey Pumping Station, Leicester

Name: Abbey Pumping Station
Address: Corporation Rd, Leicester, LE4 5PX, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 116 299 5111

#9 among attractions in Leicester

Museum, Top attraction, Specialty museum, Science museum

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Facts and practical information

The Abbey Pumping Station is a museum of science and technology in Leicester, England, on Corporation Road, next to the National Space Centre. With four working steam-powered beam engines from its time as a sewage pumping station, it also houses exhibits for transport, public health, light and optics, toys and civil engineering. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1970 (54 years ago)Coordinates: 52°39'18"N, 1°7'51"W

Address

Corporation RdLeicester West (Abbey)Leicester LE4 5PX United Kingdom

Contact

+44 116 299 5111

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Leicester Abbey, Abbey Park, Belgrave Hall, Peepul Centre.

0.5 miSW
Monastery
Leicester Abbey, Leicester
13 min walk • Leicester Abbey, nestled in the historic city of Leicester, United Kingdom, is a site that offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. While the abbey itself now lies in ruins, its remains are steeped in history and evoke a sense of the grandeur...
0.6 miS
Park
Abbey Park, Leicester
16 min walk • Abbey Park is a public park in Leicester, England, through which the River Soar flows. It is owned and managed by Leicester City Council.
0.4 miNE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Belgrave Hall, Leicester
11 min walk • Belgrave Hall is a Queen Anne-style Grade II* listed building in Belgrave. It is located on the northern edge of the city of Leicester.
0.8 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Event space
Peepul Centre, Leicester
20 min walk • The Peepul Centre is an arts centre in Belgrave, Leicester. Designed by Andrzej Blonski Architects, the £15 million building was opened in 2005 and houses an auditorium, restaurant, cyber café, gym and dance studio, and is also used for conferences and events.
1.2 miS
Church
St Margaret's Church, Leicester
30 min walk • St Margaret's Church is an ancient Anglican parish church situated on St Margaret's Way in Leicester, England. It is a Grade I listed building.
1.2 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater
Haymarket Theatre, Leicester
31 min walk • The Leicester Haymarket Theatre is a theatre in Leicester, England, next to the Haymarket Shopping Centre on Belgrave Gate in Leicester City centre.
0.8 miS
Museum, Science museum
National Space Centre, Leicester
21 min walk • The National Space Centre is a museum and educational resource covering the fields of space science and astronomy, along with a space research programme in partnership with the University of Leicester.
0.8 miS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Mark's Church, Leicester
22 min walk • St Mark's Church, Leicester is a Grade II* listed former parish church in the Church of England in Leicester, Leicestershire.
1.5 miSE
Church
St Saviour’s Church, Leicester
38 min walk • St Saviour's Church, Leicester is a Grade II* listed former parish church in the Church of England in Leicester, Leicestershire.
1.3 miW
Nature and wildlife, Farm, Park
Gorse Hill City Farm, Leicester
32 min walk • Corsie hill city farm - a farm and breeding farm in the city of Leicester in Great Britain. The farm is located at ul. Anstey Line in the northwestern part of the city. Household animals are bred in the corsie Hill City Farm, among others: sheep, rabbits, goats, pigs, cows, chickens, ducks, turkeys.
0.8 miS
Sport, Sport venue
Leicester Arena, Leicester
20 min walk • The Morningside Arena Leicester, previously known as the Leicester Arena, is a multi-purpose built sports arena located in Leicester, England. The arena has a seating capacity for 3,000 spectators. The arena's main tenants are the basketball team Leicester Riders.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Abbey Pumping Station open?

Abbey Pumping Station is open:

Monday 11 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 11 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 11 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 11 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 11 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday 11 am - 4:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Abbey Pumping Station?

Nearby attractions include Belgrave Hall, Leicester (11 min walk), Leicester Abbey, Leicester (13 min walk), Abbey Park, Leicester (16 min walk), Peepul Centre, Leicester (20 min walk).

How to get to Abbey Pumping Station by public transport?

The nearest stations to Abbey Pumping Station:

Train

Leicester North (23 min walk)

Bus

St Margaret's Bus Station (27 min walk)
Leicester, St Margaret's Bus Station • Lines: 308 (28 min walk)