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Spring Open Day at Twyford Waterworks

Mayor of Winchester to open old Winchester building!
The Mayor of Winchester will this Sunday 4th May, be opening an old well-known building of Winchester. The "Kiosk" as it has become known used to stand next to the library but was moved to Twyford Waterworks in 2006. Since then it has undergone extensive restoration by a large band of fantastic volunteers and this Sunday it will be officially opened by the Mayor of Winchester and will form the Waterworks' new ticket office and gift shop. Visitors on the 4th will be able to witness the official opening ceremony and also get the chance to be among the first people to use the new facility.

Press Note: If you would like to send a photographer or reporter to cover this event you will be most welcome. If possible please contact us via the means below in advance. Thank you.

Twyford Waterworks starts it 2008 season in style with its Spring Open Day on Sunday 4th May 2008. The entire site will be open and visiting exhibits will include steam traction engines and rollers, stationary engines, model boats, miniature railway, classic vehicles plus a myriad of stalls. Something to amuse and amaze even the most diverse family!

All the usual attractions will be on display and in operation including the preserved lime kilns and water softening plant, the Hathorn Davey steam engine and boilers (currently under restoration), the many petrol and diesel engines, the industrial railway, and a wide variety of chalk downland wildlife along the newly extended and developed nature trail. Visitors will learn how water was, and still is, pumped from deep in the chalk download.

Why not arrive in style!?! A free bus service will be operated by Friends of King Alfred Buses leaving Winchester train station at 1025, 1125, 1325 and 1445 and from Winchester Broadway at 1030, 1130, 1330 and 1450 and will return to Winchester as regular intervals.

The Tea Room will be open, there will be a barbeque available and there is plenty of free parking. Admission is £4 for adults while under 16s visit free. The doors open and 11am and the site closes at 4pm.

For more information call 01962 714716 or email enquiries@twyfordwaterworks.co.uk or see the website www.twyfordwaterworks.co.uk

Twyford Waterworks Trust
Hazeley Road
Twyford
Hampshire
SO21 1QA
01962 714716
enquiries@tywfordwaterworks.co.uk
www.twyfordwaterworks.co.uk
Press Officer: Dr Vicky Feldwick
Reg Charity: 291720

Twyfod Waterworks is a not-for-profit charity run entirely by volunteers
Further information, images or interviews are available from the above contact.

Press Note: If you would like to come and take pictures during the official opening of the kiosk please arrange via the contact above. Pre-opening site visits are also available.