the most spectacular, preserved water Pumping Station in the British Isles
Papplewick Pumping Station is a Victorian industrial attraction, run by a charitable trust, restored and preserved by a fantastic team of volunteers. Built in the 1800’s by Marriot Ogle Tarbotton to help provide fresh water to Nottingham, it now opens to visitors to be able to absorb it’s outstanding combination of Victorian engineering and artistic design.
Now protected as a Scheduled Ancient Monument, the highest preservation order that can be bestowed upon a site in England, the Pumping Station holds regular steaming events throughout the year, wedding ceremonies and education visits enabling the Trust to continue the essential preservation of this important site for future generations.
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.
EXPERIENCE PAPPLEWICK PUMPING STATION
There’s always something exciting happening at Papplewick Pumping Station!
