Tour of the Brunel Museum, Thames Tunnel Shaft & Historic Rotherhithe Walking Tour

  • 12 August 2025
  • The Brunel Museum, Railway Avenue, Rotherhithe, London SE16 4LF
  • 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Join us on Tuesday 12 August 2025, from 1:30–4:30pm, for a fascinating afternoon exploring Rotherhithe’s industrial and architectural heritage.

Discover the fascinating industrial and architectural heritage of Rotherhithe with Historic Buildings & Places.

This exclusive guided tour begins with private access to the Grade II* listed Thames Tunnel Shaft and Engine House at the Brunel Museum, a remarkable feat of Victorian engineering.

Enjoy a guided museum visit lasting 1 to 1.5 hours, where you’ll learn about the Brunel Museum Reinvented Project, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, which is conserving this important historic site and creating new visitor facilities. The project also showcases newly acquired watercolour designs by Marc Brunel for the Thames Tunnel—an extraordinary piece of engineering history.

Following a short break, we will continue with a 45–60 minute walking tour of Rotherhithe, exploring key historic buildings and hidden architectural gems that reveal the area’s rich maritime and industrial past.

Ticket prices:
£26 – Members of Historic Buildings & Places
£34 – Non-Members

Cancellation policy: Refunds can be provided for cancellations 7 or more business days prior to the event.

Access Information: Please note that this event will include a lot of walking and will include climbing some stairs.

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