EXPERIENCE PAPPLEWICK PUMPING STATION

There’s always something exciting happening at Papplewick Pumping Station!

Steam Events

Papplewick Interior

Eight weekends a year, Papplewick Pumping Station fires up the Lancashire boilers. The original twin beam engines, built by James Watt & Co, can be seen in all their glory.

Reservoir Tours

Underground Reservoir

This architectural marvel, built by the celebrated engineer Thomas Hawksley in 1879, once stored the water that the mighty beam engines pumped to the surface.

Experience Steam

Experience Steam at Papplewick

Learn the art of stoking an 1883 Lancashire boiler and acquire the skills to run one of our original James Watt beam engine on one of our limited ‘Experience Steam’ days

Educational Visits

Educational Visits

Welcome to A Temple to Water, the award-winning, immersive, education visit to England’s finest preserved Victorian water works, Papplewick Pumping Station in Nottinghamshire.

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Static Openings

Between April 1st and October 29th, when not in steam, we are open every Wednesday* & Sunday, 11am – 3pm (last admission at 2pm). Entry is free to the grounds. Admission to the engine and boiler house is £4 per person and includes a self-guided tour. There is also the opportunity to visit the Linby Colliery Winding Engine shed on these days.

Our refreshment kiosk is open between 11am & 2pm, selling hot and cold drinks, snacks and ice-cream. You are welcome to bring picnics also.

Please be aware that we only accept card payments on static open days.

Parking is free, just drive through the main gates and up to the top of the drive.
Dogs are welcome on short leads.

*  Except for September 2nd, 9th and 16th.

Papplewick Exterior
Papplewick Engine House

**Please Note**

Please be aware that the pumping station is not open to the public at other times except for pre-booked groups (of 15 or more people), site hires and wedding ceremonies.