Photograph © Chris Allen, under this Creative Commons Licence

Waterwheel at Kew Bridge Steam Museum

Location

Grid reference: TQ 187 781
OS sheet: 177
Postcode: TW8 0EN
On the N side of Kew bridge, 100 yds E, under the tall Victorian standpipe tower.

In the grounds of the steam museum is a 20ft by 5ft 4in iron backshot waterwheel, which drives a 3-throw pump. Built in 1902, it was used to pump water for the Duke of Somerset's estate from the river Frome in Somerset. Now operated for demonstration.

Opening times

Tuesday to Sunday and bank holidays, 11.00-16.00, except Christmas.

National Mills Weekend opening times

Saturday & Sunday, 11.00-16.00.

Contact

Tel. 020 8568 4757.

Email

info@kbsm.org

Web site

www.kbsm.org/exhibits/waterwheel