The 1940s Steam Event at Papplewick Pumping Station

Schedule

Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Papplewick Pumping Station | Nottingham, EN

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Papplewick’s hugely popular 1940s steam event returns for its eighteenth year featuring displays of military displays & encampments.
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Papplewick’s ever popular 1940s is now in its 18th year. . The dramatic Cooling Pond takes place at 2pm both days and is not to be missed.

  • 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 & Kevin Mac (Sat17th) and Johnny Victory & Lula May (Sun 18th).
  • Food from Spud Worlds
  • Lincoln Green brewery

We look forward to seeing you!

Note: All admission tickets are entitled to a 12 month annual pass - pay once and attend all our subsequent steam events for no extra cost.

Your annual pass is collected and validated on the day of your visit. It is not issued ahead of your visit.

Annual pass holders & Friends of PPS Trust do not need to book on line - just turn up and present your valid pass / membership card at the Returnees gate.



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Papplewick Pumping Station, Rigg Lane, Nottingham, United Kingdom

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