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 2nd and October 29th, when not in steam, we are open every Wednesday & Sunday, 11am – 3pm. Entry is free to the grounds. We have one guided tour of the Engine and Boiler House per day at 11.45am for a small fee. Self-guided tours will also be available to purchase. There is also the opportunity to visit the Linby Colliery Winding Engine shed on these days.
Our café is open between 11am & 2pm, selling a wide range of hot and cold drinks, snacks and ice-cream. There is a variety of seating both inside our newly renovated café and outside in our beautifully maintained grounds.
Parking is free, just drive through the main gates and up to the top of the drive.
Dogs are welcome on short leads.
(Please note: Guided tours not available on steam events)
EXPERIENCE PAPPLEWICK PUMPING STATION
There’s always something exciting happening at Papplewick Pumping Station!
