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Coombe Conduit

Coombe Ln W, Kingston upon Thames KT2 7HE, UK
+44 370 333 1181
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Ankitt Patel (07/04/2020)
Just south of Richmond, Coombe Conduit features two Tudor buildings connected by an underground passageway. For 350 years, they were part of a system that collected local spring water and channeled it over to Hampton Court Palace. Coombe Conduit is one of three such systems that supplied the palace’s water. The buildings that remain today are fascinating remnants of Tudor waterworks.
Toby Powell-Blyth (05/20/2019)
Well worth the visit. Very educational, I had no idea they had the technology to run pipes through a river in those days. Extraordinarily knowledgeable tour guides , very welcoming hosts and didn't mind the children hanging about. Parking is a little limited nearby, the bus might be best if you are based in Kingston. Beware the short opening times though. It really is only.one day a month and only April to September, so plan in advance. It wasn't too busy when we went on the September day
Ben Dreyer (10/21/2020)
Good place to go
Alberto Sposito (09/22/2019)
Nothing amazing, but quite interesting to see how water was delivered from springs to Hampton Court Palace.
John Champney (08/28/2016)
This is fenced off from main road & only accessible every second Sunday April to Oct. The volunteers are very knowledgeable about the building. This is really for history buffs, you are shown 4 small chambers linked by a small tunnel which makes it feel cramped. It's slightly damp & there is some moulds and mosses in the chambers that house the wells. Curiosity made me go as I've passed it for many years & to find it supplied water to Hampton Court Palace was a surprise considering the distance between them. The history & engineering involved in the two buildings I found interesting, you should allow an hour for the tour by the guide & there are cards placed explaining some of the workings and history. If you park in Crown Road you'll be pretty much opposite the conduit.
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