Dock Road
Edwardian Pumping Station, Northwich, Cheshire
Contact:
Gerry Moylan (Warden) 07970 207941
Or use the “Contact Us” page”
The interior of the Dock Road station, showing one of the two Crossley ‘N’ Type gas engines and Hayward Tyler pumps.
Welcome to
Dock Road
The engines at the Dock Road Edwardian Pumping Station in Northwich may not be unique: there are quite a few of these early 20th century machines in museums and private collections.
But, unlike other examples, these Crossley ’N’ Type engines are still in their original
setting and still coupled to their original Hayward Tyler 3-
Whenever possible when the station is open to visitors, the wardens run one or both of the engines, pumping water to demonstrate the system.
You are welcome to browse around this Website. It’s currently being redeveloped, so please bookmark it and check back often to see new developments.
Better still, come along to Dock Road and see the real thing!
And, while you’re in the area, why not combine your Dock Road experience with a visit to our near neighbours, the Weaver Hall Museum and Workhouse, just beyond the viaduct on London Road. This is the definitive home of the history of Northwich.
Dock Road is open to the public every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday from 2:00pm
until 5:00pm, from Easter Sunday to the last Sunday in September. There is no entry
fee but small donations (say 50p per adult) are always welcome to help with the day-
We are also available for group visits, given reasonable notice and subject to a Warden being available.
Please see the “Where are we?” page for details of how to get in touch.
OPENING TIMES
GROUP VISITS
