Venue Description

Built upon the former Ryhope Pumping Station, the giant 1868 steam powered beam engines are regularly steamed using power from hand fired Lancashire boilers of 1908. We have a blacksmith on site holding regular exhibitions during steaming events. Please bring your tablet or smartphone with a full charge to enjoy our Info-Point guided tours, historical information, plans, images and videos. A series of web-cams enable full viewing of the most inaccessible areas however a Terry platform lift will afford access to a huge part of the museum.

Accessibility

We have a newly installed Terry platform lift to enable wheelchair users to remain in their wheelchairs during the transfer. Level access with a very slight ramped thresh accessible by independent wheelchair users.

Toilets

New build dedicated enabled toilet to part M of the building regulations with integral baby changing facilities

Staff

One of our volunteers is an Occupational Therapist

Assistance dog facilities

Assistance dog exercise facilities

The site has spacious grounds of cut grass enclosed by a fence of many acres

Other assistance dog facilities

Water bowl provided in tea room yard