Papplewick Pumping Station

Papplewick Pumping Station Wedding Venue

Regarded as the finest surviving Victorian waterworks in England, Papplewick Pumping Station offers a truly unique wedding venue set within the tranquil Nottinghamshire countryside.

Built between 1882 and 1885 in striking Gothic Revival style, and surrounded by formal landscaped grounds, Papplewick is a breathtaking showcase of Victorian engineering at its finest. Couples and guests alike are captivated by the splendour of the stained-glass windows, elaborately decorated columns, and polished mahogany, making the engine house an exceptional setting for both ceremonies and photographs.

The grounds feature an ornate cooling pond, mature trees, seasonal flowers, and vibrant rhododendrons, providing endless opportunities for unforgettable wedding photography. The expansive 35m x 14m main lawn can accommodate reception marquees of almost any size, while the option to have the historic beam engines in steam adds a dramatic and unforgettable touch to your celebration.

For couples seeking something distinctive, atmospheric, and undeniably beautiful — or those wishing to design their reception entirely to their own vision and budget — Papplewick Pumping Station is an extraordinary choice.

Wedding Venue Overview and Facilities

• Civil license—Yes
• Civil Partnership ceremony—Yes
• Exclusive Use—Yes
• Option to hire grounds for self-organised wedding reception—Yes

Wedding season availability

April 1st - October 31st

Accommodation

A selection of local hotels, guest houses and B&B are located within proximity to Papplewick Pumping Station.

Directions by Road

Papplewick Pumping Station is 8 miles north of Nottingham and is located on Rigg Lane just off the A60 between Nottingham and Ravenshead village. It is within easy reach of Junction 27 of the M1.

Our full address is: Papplewick Pumping Station, Rigg Lane, Ravenshead, Nottingham, NG15 9AJ

There are also several brown tourist signs in the area to help direct you to the venue.

Please note that the Pumping Station is not located in Papplewick Village!

"Wow, what a day - all I can say is thank you.
Yours and Wayne’s services throughout were absolutely brilliant and gratefully received.
My guests had no idea what they were walking into and they all said what a wonderful location the pumping station is.

I hope more people get married there and the money helps to make sure that future generations get the complete wow factor like we did. Thanks once again."
Martin & Sarah

"We just wanted to thank you for a wonderful day, the Pumping Station was amazing and you and your colleagues were brilliant - made the whole experience so easy :)"
Kerry & Tommy

"Just wanted to say a really big THANK YOU to you and all of the people at Papplewick Pumping Station who made our day so amazing.
Every single person commented on how wonderful the venue was (and a few interested for themselves, I hope we get to come again for a wedding) and you made sure that everything went so smoothly.

Thank you to Wayne also and everybody else involved, it was a perfect day.

I couldn’t recommend you all highly enough but I assure you I will try. Even the photographer put an e-mail link for Papplewick Pumping Station after the first couple of photos she put on facebook and they are in Milton Keynes!
Again thank you all and we hope to be coming back for a visit very soon."
Emma and Craig

"Thank you so much for all you did for us on our wedding day. We had a fantastic time and so did all our guests.

Everyone commented on the Pumping Station being a great location."
Tristan and Anita