The Museum of Power
About This Museum
Tucked away in the Essex countryside near Maldon, The Museum of Power is a wonderfully unexpected tribute to Britain's industrial muscle. Its cavernous main hall, once the home of a sprawling steam-powered waterworks, now echoes with the rhythmic chuff and hiss of magnificent machinery. You can feel the heat from the 'Marshall' steam engine, a true leviathan of polished steel and brass that regularly rumbles to life. It’s a place that doesn't just display history but lets you experience its raw power and noise firsthand.
Collection Highlights
The star is undoubtedly the colossal 'Marshall' steam pump, a working engine that is both awe-inspiring and deafening when in motion. Alongside it, a charming miniature railway offers rides through the grounds, providing a lighter counterpoint to the heavy metal giants inside.
Visitor Information
It's located on Hatfield Road in Langford – easy to miss if you're not looking for it, so keep an eye out. Check their website for the steam engine running days; that's really when the place comes alive.
Architecture & Building
Housed in the original, red-brick Langford Pumping Station, it's a no-nonsense industrial building that perfectly suits its purpose, with a vast interior space built to house massive machinery.
Contact & Location
Address: Hatfield Road, Oval Park, Langford, Maldon, Essex, England, CM9 6QB, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 1621 843183
Website: Visit Website
