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Papplewick Pumping Station
This beautiful place was designed to pump millions of gallons of clean fresh water every day to the rapidly increasing population of industrial Nottingham. It is thanks to the endeavours of The Papplewick Pumping Station Trust, a Registered Charity dedicated to the preservation of the Pumping Station, together with the dedication of many volunteer members of the Papplewick Association that you can still experience the most spectacular, preserved water Pumping Station in the British Isles. 

Following extensive restoration, Papplewick Pumping Station once again stands proud as a spectacular example of Victorian craftsmanship and we are keen to engender understanding, enthusiasm and respect for our unique site with the widest possible community.

Landscaped Park Setting & Picnic Area

Steaming Days - Shop & Cafe, car parking opposite the main gates.
Static Sundays - Onsite parking. Light refreshments may be available in the café

Miniature Steam train rides behind ‘Percy’ around the gardens on steaming weekends

Model boats & yachts sailing on the cooling pond most Sundays by Association members.

A local wood turner shows his work on steaming weekends.
Papplewick Pumping Station
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1940s weekend
24th and 25th October 2009
 
Come and see how our water supply was protected against enemy attack, both in the 1940's and today.
The 1940s weekend will feature re-enactors in military aned civilian dress recreating the Home Front during the war years. There will also be displays of 1940s vehicles and a mock battle around the pond in the afternoon. In addition to this the Station will be steaming its two James Watt Beam Engines, the Winding Engine from Linby Colliery and the miniature steam railway will also be in operation.

Demonstrations of life in the 1940's Dig for Victory Garden with live chickens.  Children's activities include 'make your own gas mask'. Exhibitions and much more.
 
Last year's event at Papplewick Pumping Station was immensely popular, with a thousand people in attendance including the Mayor of Gedling Borough. This year's Mayor will also be attending on the Saturday.

Free Identity Card, Ration Book and Badges.
Refreshments available
Free carpark

Time:  11.00 to and 5.00 pm
Cost:    Adults £5, Seniors £3.80
           Children £2.80 and Family tickets £13.50


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