Westonzoyland Pumping Station Museum

Westonzoyland Pumping Station Museum is an interesting industrial museum in Somerset, England. It is located in a historic pumping station built to help control water levels on the Somerset Levels. The museum contains an impressive collection of steam engines, pumps, machinery and other examples of industrial engineering. Visitors can learn how steam power was used for drainage, agriculture and industry. Volunteers preserve and operate many of the historic machines, and special events sometimes demonstrate engines working. The museum is a fascinating place for families, students and engineering enthusiasts. It offers an enjoyable way to discover Somerset’s industrial heritage and drainage history.