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Coombe Conduit
- Landmarks & Historical Buildings
- Kingston upon Thames
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Location details
Coombe Ln W, Kingston upon Thames KT2 7HE, United Kingdom, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 7HE, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
An iconic ineresting historical left over from an earlier age of water works for the King...King Henry VIII. Its remarkable how much trouble they took to construct it, partly with salvaged ecclesiastical stones from the dissolution of the Monasteries.
If you enjoy Tudor history, this is fascinating. This serves as Coombe Hill's water gathering hub, directing multiple springs into this place. It used to feed into two lead pipes that went to Hampton Court via a Kingston, under Norbiton Station, down the hill, and across the riverbed. About three miles away. The two well houses connected by an underground tunnel. It's good to see, but not much. From April through September, it is only open on one weekend per month. Entry is free and typically not crowded. The volunteers gave... read more
Very nice even on weekdays!
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Fascinating if you like Tudor history. This is the centre of water collection on Coombe Hill, channelling several springs to a central reservoir. From here it used to feed into two lead pipes which ran down the hill, under Norbiton Station, through a Kingston and across the river bed to Hampton Court. Around three miles distant. Nice use of Tudor Brick for the two well houses joined by an underground tunnel. Not much to it but nice to see. Only open on one day a month, second Sunday of each from April to September. Free entr... read more
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Coombe Conduit is closed now. It will open at 9:00 a.m.
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