Galton Valley Pumping Station Open Day

Galton Valley Pumping Station once regulated the water levels between the Old Mainline and New Mainline canals in Smethwick. It is now a small museums telling the story of life and work on the canals, canals in Smethwick and its own role as a Pumping station.

Take a walk along the canal and discover this fantastic little building along the towpath. There is a guided walk to the Old Engine House, which once houses the Boulton and Watt steam engine at 12 noon. No need to pre-book for tour, book on site. Free flow entry to engine house.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 14 September:

11am-3pm (walk at noon)

Location & directions

Galton Valley Pumping Station, Old Mainline Canal, Brasshouse Lane, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 1AQ

Directions:

You can park on Brasshouse Lane or there is a small carpark near to the Albion Foundation Building

Contact on day:

No contact available on day - no phone on site

Telephone number:

+441215882985

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

There are no toilets on site. The site is not accessible

Additional information

People with mobility issues will struggle to access all areas of this site.

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