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Abbey Pumping Station, Leicester

Abbey Pumping Station, Corporation Road, Abbey Lane, Leicester, LE4 5PX, Leicestershire, England

The Abbey Pumping Station is Leicester's Museum of Science and Technology. The museum collects and displays the industrial, technological and scientific heritage of Leicester. The engine house has been preserved and during selected special events the engines can be seen in steam.

Abbey Pumping Station

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Facilities

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Contact Details

Tel : 0116 299 5111
Fax : 0116 299 5125
E-mail : Jon.Wheat@leicester.gov.uk
Andrew.Simpson@leicester.gov.uk

URL : www.leicester.gov.uk/museumsa
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Open

February - October: Open daily: 11.00am - 4.30pm Open November - January for special events and private hire.

Closed

Closed November - January apart from special events and private hire.

Admission Charges

Free admission

General Information

General Information

Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups

Collections

Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)

Disability Access

Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan

Children and Families

Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families

General Education

Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available

Schools Education

Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Secondary school education service available

Facilities

Facilities for private functions and events
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Shop
Study facilities

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