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Did you know we run free vintage buses from Abbey Wood station to Crossness on our steaming days and lots of our special events too!
A big thanks to all the bus drivers and conductors who have brought visitors to Crossness over the years.

Let us know if you've ridden these buses before, how did you find the journey?

It takes over 100 volunteers to maintain and restore the magnificent Victorian buildings at Crossness and keep it open for public visits.
Volunteers have been working on the site and behind the scenes almost every week since the trust was founded in 1987. Why do they use their free time to look after an old sewage site?
Here's Ray talking about why it is so special to him.

Purcell and @crossnesset are excited to present 'The Engineering of Belonging' for this year’s @londonfestivalofarchitecture.

Join us at the Grade I-listed 'Cathedral on the Marshes' for a special open day exploring Victorian engineering, Bazalgette’s sewer system, heritage conservation and the volunteers who keep Crossness alive today, with Purcell Associate Partner Neil McLaughlin on hand to deliver quick talks on the building's iconic history and architecture.

Read more and book tickets at the link in bio.

#Architecture #Heritage #Belonging #Crossness #LondonFestivalofArchitecture

🤢 London’s smell got so bad in 1858 it caused chaos! Here’s the story of The Great Stink.

Featuring: Rob Harris of Crossness Pumping Station, Rachel Cole-Wilkin of Loo Tours London, and Richard Albanese of London Museum of Water & Steam.

A day trip to Crossness Pumping Station.

Built for function —
yet unexpectedly beautiful.

One of those places that quietly stays with you.

Part of our series:
Best places to visit in England.

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📍Crossness Pumping Station

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INVITE | In London, all the museums in Central seem to get all the attention…

That’s why it’s SO cool to be able to go to places like this that show you another side to London you might not have even heard about.

This is Crossness pumping station.

(And you may recognise it if you’ve been watching this season of The Apprentice!)

It was first built in 1865 to do help with London’s water sanitation problem, and today remains open as a museum dedicated to the history of London’s sewage system—and it’s more fascinating than you’d think!

While you’re here, you can walk around the ornate “cathedral” where the pumping engines are housed, and learn more about the building’s interesting history.

And every month, the museum even holds a “Steaming Day” where you can see the machines in action!

The Crossness Engines Trust itself was originally set up in 1987 to restore the engines, and a large part of the work is done by an unpaid volunteer workforce.

And despite nearly closing down in 2021, they were able to bounce back and keep this fantastic, historic building alive.

Today, it remains as an outstanding example of Victorian Engineering, and—thanks to all the hard work done by its volunteer force and support network—can be preserved for future generations.

A fantastic day out for families, couples, or history nerds alike!

For more information on their next Steaming Day, and to secure tickets, do visit their website or Instagram page at @crossnesset .

Thanks again to Mariam and the team at Crossness Pumping Stayion for the invite, and the fantastic Steaming Day you all put on!

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💩 This is London’s so called Cathedral of Sewage. It’s the ornate Victorian-era Crossness Sewage Pumping Station @crossnesset and it’s open to visitors!

Rob Harris, Visitor Experience Manager, shows us the history behind the station.

Welcoming visitors for our first Steaming Day of 2026

#OTD we’re celebrating the anniversary of Sir Joseph Bazalgette's birth.Born 28th March 1819, he was Chief Engineer to the London Metropolitan Board of Works.He designed and built the sewerage network that revolutionised London’s sanitation .

Join us at @thecrossnessetfor Beams, Beer & Brass!🍻🎶

Bring your friends & family to discover one of London’s most extraordinary historic sites with a summer weekend full of talks, tours, live music, Bexley Brewery pop-up bar & The Ness Cafe!

🗓 Saturday 11th July 5-9pm & Sunday 12th July 3-7pm
📍Crossness Pumping Station, The Old Works,Thames Water S.T.W., Bazalgette Way, London SE2 9AQ

Click the link in our bio for more information & tickets!

More information coming soon...