Hampton & Kempton Waterworks Railway
Hampton & Kempton Waterworks Railway
Hampton & Kempton Waterworks Railway
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Hampton & Kempton Waterworks Railway, sometimes known as the 'secret railway', is the only operational 1915 heritage steam narrow-gauge railway ‘loop’ within the M25. The railway has a fascinating heritage story to tell of supplying clean drinking water to London in the early 1900s and is set against the backdrop of the magnificent Kempton Steam Museum, housing the world’s largest 1,000-ton pumping engine. With plenty of parking, countryside picnic tables and play area with a children's static train, it's a great day out for families, friends, and enthusiasts of steam. Check our websites for details of our exciting events programme from March to November Sundays only. Railway diesel locomotive operating until May/June.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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London, UK28 contributions
May 2023 • Family
Fantastic day out for four generations of our family
Great fun
Highly recommended
Look forward to returning
Great fun
Highly recommended
Look forward to returning
Written 11 September 2023
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John B
Brisbane, Australia126 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
I attended the 10th annioversary gala day. The ride may be a straightforward one but greater accessibility and interest has been created on the site by providing public access to the shed and workshops area so that all the rolling stock and locomotives on site can more readily be viewed. There is seating available for picnics in a pleasant grassed area. The organisation of the event was of a high standard with a miniature train ride and refreshments on sale. The day seemed popular with parents and children and the staff went out of their way to make an enjoyable and memorable day. The intention is to extend the line along a pleasant wooded corridor and Thames Water and the railway society should be congratulated on the development of this public amenity.
Written 22 May 2023
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Elliott H
1 contribution
Aug 2022 • Family
Thank you to Linda, John, Simon , Don and all the volunteers at the railway! We chose the venue for our sons 4th birthday party and the whole experience from start to end including the booking and organising could not have been better.,friendly, professional and thorough - thank you thank you thank you!
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Written 21 August 2022
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Chris P
Brighton, UK86 contributions
Jul 2021
Slightly out of the way, but a fun day out. Some interesting industrial heritage in the steam musem & a bit of fun on the restored narrow guage railway.
Written 18 July 2021
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debjcole
London, UK107 contributions
Oct 2019 • Family
Kids loved the train and a good price, they loved the little park. Also steam museum was open very interesting
Written 21 October 2019
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Ricky P
Feltham, UK22 contributions
Sep 2019 • Family
Railway was not working but still worth a visit great beam engines and iconic engine room well worth a visit
Written 4 September 2019
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Kim E
London, UK21 contributions
Aug 2019 • Family
We found this place by chance during an internet search. Our 3 year old granddaughter loves railways. This one is fairly close to us so we thought we would give it a try.
The place is run by enthusiastic volunteers, very friendly and helpful.
The railway was fun. Then we went into the museum really worth a visit. Check out their website for details. Really reasonable prices too.
We had a lovely time. Worth a visit.
Sorry no pictures of the train as my grandfather are in all of those but see the steam engine one.
The place is run by enthusiastic volunteers, very friendly and helpful.
The railway was fun. Then we went into the museum really worth a visit. Check out their website for details. Really reasonable prices too.
We had a lovely time. Worth a visit.
Sorry no pictures of the train as my grandfather are in all of those but see the steam engine one.
Written 12 August 2019
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Amy E
30 contributions
Aug 2019 • Family
We travelled 45 minutes for the Sunday trains. I thought for £3 an adult and £1 a child it would be unlimited rides. Unfortunately it’s a 2.5 minute circular route that you do 3x in succession around a small field. The play area consisted of a model train climbing frame.
The steam museum although interesting was very small. The leaflets and website promise much more than what was there. We were there for less than 30minutes.
The steam museum although interesting was very small. The leaflets and website promise much more than what was there. We were there for less than 30minutes.
Written 4 August 2019
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Sandra J
Basingstoke, UK17 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
Beautifully crafted pumping machinery in an Art Deco building which is some 90ft high. Pumps are maintained by extremely well informed mature gentlemen dressed in white overall working on the high gantries. One hour tour of the machinery, not suitable for those who cannot manage lots of steps or have an aversion to heights. Hourly demo of the steam pumps, absolutely magnificent manufactured pieces. 20m gallons of water pumped 14 miles every day into London and working until the 1980's. Small neat steam driven railway about to undergo expansion.
Written 15 June 2019
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Rosalynne h
Feltham, UK29 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
Great fun for the children when the steam railway is running as they get to go on the little engine and play in the safe area. Good fun for the not so young who are interested in trains staffed by volunteers who are extremely helpful and make it fun for the kids
Written 4 June 2019
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Cherie D
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Is it open today?
HKWR
London, UK41 contributions
On a Tuesday we are 'open' in that volunteers are working on the railway, probably running 'goods' trains for maintaining and/or developing the Railway; but not passenger trains for the general public. We are open for the public every Sunday until mid-November, as well as a few Saturdays - all dates are on our leaflets and on the website.
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