‘CROSSNESS VICTORIAN PUMPING STATION’ London SE2 9AQ

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The London region has arranged for a private guided tour of the glorious Victorian ‘Crossness Pumping Station‘ by the Thames on Saturday 9th May 2026 at 10.00

Crossness Pumping Station is a former sewage pumping station designed by the architect Charles Henry Driver for the Metropolitan Board of Works’ chief engineer Sir Joseph Bazalgette.

Constructed between 1859 and 1865 by William Webster, as part of Bazalgette’s re-development of the London sewerage system, it features spectacular ornamental cast ironwork, described by architectural historian Nikolaus Pevsner as “a masterpiece of engineering – a Victorian cathedral of ironwork”. 

                              “THIS IS NO ORDINARY PUMPING STATION”
What’s Included?
☕ Tea, coffee, and biscuits

🎥 Introductory talk or video on the huge sanitation crisis that led to the construction of the sewers

⚙️ Guided tour of Crossness Pumping Station and its historic engines

Event details

Time of event
10:00am to 2:00pm

Date(s) of event
9 May 2026 to 9 May 2026

Location
Postcode: SE2 9AQ

Accessibility information

Most of the tour is step-free. The only area with steps is the upper floor of the Beam Engine House, which is a small part of the visit and the upper floors have metal grills so heels are NOT recommended. Part of the tour is outside. Set your satnavs to SE2 9AQ which brings you to Bazalgette Way (previously Belvedere Rd). If the postcode doesn’t give Bazalgette Way you should try the alternative postcode SE2 9XL

Dog access

Not allowed