Papplewick Pumping Station

05/10/2026

Spaces still available for Acrylic painting workshop with artist Cath Rolinson.

🎨 Wednesday 7th October | 10am–12pm
Acrylic Painting Workshop

Discover acrylic painting techniques inspired by Cath’s experience as a wildcard artist on Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year.

This workshop is suitable for complete beginners through to experienced artists. All materials will be provided, and Cath will offer guidance throughout, with a strong emphasis on experimentation and enjoying the creative process.

💷 £16 per person + booking fee

📍 Superintendent’s House, Papplewick Pumping Station Whether you’re picking up a paintbrush for the first time or looking to try something new, this relaxed and creative workshop is a wonderful opportunity to get inspired in a unique historic setting.

Spaces are limited, so book early to avoid missing out!

See www.cathrolinson.com for details. Booking

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/acrylic-workshop-at-papplewick-pumping-station-tickets-1996252733664

02/10/2026

🇬🇧🎖️ 1940s STEAM WEEKEND AT PAPPLEWICK PUMPING STATION! 🚂🔥

Step back in time and experience the sights, sounds and atmosphere of the 1940s at Papplewick Pumping Station!

Join us for a fantastic weekend packed with military and civilian displays, vintage vehicles, steam and live entertainment. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, steam lover or looking for a great family day out, there’s something for everyone! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

✨ What’s on?
🎖️ Military & civilian re-enactors & displays
🚗 Vintage vehicles
🛍️ Trade stalls
🔥 Fire hose demonstrations and battle re-enactment on the Cooling Pond
🎶 Live entertainment:
🎤 Saturday 17th – Kevin Mack & Jayne Darling
🎤 Sunday 18th – Johnny Victory & Lula May
🔥 James Watt pumping engines in steam
⚙️ Linby Colliery Winding Engine
🚂 Miniature railway
💧 Underground reservoir tours
☕ Café & picnic areas
🍺 Lincoln Green real ale bar
☕ Modern life is coffee
🥔 Food from Spud Worlds
🌳 Children’s woodland play area

Come dressed in your favourite 1940s-inspired outfit and immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of a bygone era! 🇬🇧🎩

It’s a weekend not to be missed!

📍 Papplewick Pumping Station
📅 Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th

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Papplewick’s hugely popular 1940s steam event returns for its seventeenth year. Featuring: An array of military and civilian re-enactors Displays and encampments Period vehicles Trade stalls Plus, the popular Cooling Pond live action skirmishes each day at 2pm Live entertainment from Jayne Darling...

01/10/2026

Festive wreath making is back this year at the beautiful Papplewick Pumping Station.

Limited tickets are available...follow this link to reserve your place now!

https://pps26session1_wreath_making.eventbrite.co.uk (10am - 12pm)
https://pps26session2_wreath_making.eventbrite.co.uk (1.30pm - 3.30pm)

Expert instructors will guide you through the process.
🎄All materials will be provided
🎁Including a variety of seasonal foliage & ornaments
☕Light refreshments will be served

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned crafter, this hands-on, 2-hour workshop is perfect for everyone. Treat yourself or someone else to this fabulous opportunity to create a wreath to adorn your door this Christmas!

(Please be aware that there are steps up to access the room where the workshop is being held.)

21/09/2026

As Promised, here is album 2, containing 80 Photographs of Sundays event, there will another smaller album to follow. I hope you like te photographs. Hazel

21/09/2026

Hello everyone again, Papplewick's event this weekend (19th & 20 th) was our Carnival and Steam event. The weather was reasonable on Saturday and good on the Sunday. Event had on show a fine selection of craft stall, everyone appeared to have a grate time. Look out for album two showing Sunday's event. Hazel

18/09/2026

Join us at Papplewick Pumping Station on Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th September, 10am–4pm, for a fantastic weekend celebrating 50 years of being open to the public and the amazing volunteers who make it all possible! ❤️

There’s something for everyone, with a packed weekend of family fun, steam and entertainment:

🎶 Live music from Fitzy
🎪 Circus fun with Dice & Balls all weekend
🌿 Rika ACE CIC Bushcraft
🎯 Fairground-style games
🎨 Interactive workshops
🛍️ Artisan trade stalls
🚗 Classic & vintage vehicles
🔥 James Watt pumping engines
⚙️ Linby Colliery Winding Engine
🚂 Miniature railway
💧 Underground reservoir tours
⛵ Model boat display on the pond
🌱 Plant & bric-a-brac sales from the Greenhouse
🍕 Wood-fired pizzas from Tossed Dough
🫕 Authentic Nigerian food from De one Kitchen
🍺 Lincoln Green Brewing Company real ale bar
☕ Modern Life is Coffee
☕ Café & picnic areas
🌳 Children’s woodland play area

Come along, explore the historic site, enjoy the steam, grab some great food and drink, and make a weekend of it! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦❤️

📅 19th & 20th September
⏰ 10am–4pm
📍 Papplewick Pumping Station
🎉 50 years open to the public — let’s celebrate together!

We look forward to seeing you! 🚂💨

For more information please go to our website:
www.papplewickpumpingstation.org.uk

05/09/2026

Hello everyone, as promised here is the belated final folder of the photographs taken of our Classic Motorcycle event on Monday. I hope you all had a wonder day. Finally I would like to say a big thank you to all the hard working volunteers for making this event a great success. Hazel

05/09/2026

Hello everyone, Day two, Album one as promised. Another fantastic day with even a bigger turn out of bikes. I hope you like the photographs, there is another album to follow. Hazel

04/09/2026

Hello everyone. I apologise for the delay in posting Papplewick Pumping Station Classic Motorcycle Event photographs. Mick my husband went to download all 1.803 photographs only to find his computer was not working correctly. The computer as been repaired and given several update parts. I hope you like the photograph there will be more folders to follow. Hazel