This section of Feltham, which sits just to the north of Kempton Park, is filled with interesting historical sites. Even for those not living in the neighbourhood, there’s plenty of reason to explore some of these iconic locations. Whether it’s a wander through Hampton Common, or a tour of the massive Kempton Park Water Treatment Works, there’s lots to be seen nearby. For those that do live in the area, they’ve likely been drawn in by the affordable housing options. Living in one of the modest post-war flats is worth it for the price, especially when being so close to nature related attractions like the Kempton Park East Reservoir and Portlane Brook. Seeing all that the neighbourhood has to offer, it’s easy to understand why residents can look beyond the area’s reputation as a simple, quiet, working-class suburb of London.

The current Kempton Steam Museum houses one large steam machine, which was built by the New River Company back in 1897. At the time, two of the engines lifted water from the Thames, and the other three pumped that water over to Finsbury and Cricklewood. By 1903, the New River Company had been acquired by the Metropolitan Water Board.

The board went on to build a new engine house, completed in 1928. Later on, in 2002, the pumping station was inaugurated as a museum, becoming a Grade II- listed building. Those going to visit the museum will likely be shocked by the sheer size of the engine house - it’s nearly the size of a cathedral!

This neighbourhood is home to the Hampton Kempton Railway. Now a tourist attraction, it houses one of the oldest working steam locomotives in England.

Unfortunately, this part of the neighbourhood has no rail station of its own. This can be an issue for those looking to commute into central London. Even so, many residents own cars and those who don’t, find that the Feltham Station is close enough.

The Hampton Kempton Railway tourist attraction was recently just given a lease extension by Thames Water. This new lease extension will allow the railway to develop a longer course for visitors. Once work is completed, the railway will run 2.6 km from the steam museum to Hydes Field in Hampton.