Discover a piece of Cork’s past built to serve an empire and constructed during a time of rebellion, worldwide trade and emigration, Old Cork Waterworks played a key role in the prosperity of Cork and offers fascinating insights into the city’s industrial heritage.
Told through the eyes of former waterworks employees, the story engages through interactive displays, guided tours and stunning Victorian architecture. Journey to a bygone era, an industrial age, when water enabled the growth of Cork to become a modern and vibrant city.
Open Year Round
Open Daily April to September
Open Mon to Fri October to March
Old Cork Waterworks Experience is less than a 5 minute drive from Cork City Centre and a short stroll from Fitzgerald Park, Cork City Gaol , University College Cork and local bus routes
Contact
Old Cork Waterworks Experience
Lee Road, Cork City, Ireland
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