The historic Dogdyke Pumping Station will be open on Sunday 6 July between 12.30 and 4.30pm. Visitors will be able to see both the unique Bradley and Craven, steam powered beam engine of 1856 and the 1940, Lincoln built Ruston and Hornsby oil engine at work. These engines, once typical in the Lincolnshire Fenland, kept the farmland and villages drained.
In the attractive grounds there will be a fascinating display of models including agricultural carts and wagons, working model oil and steam engines and a fully working fairground, including a wall-of-death ride that used to be seen at Skegness.
There are Bric-a-Brac, Tombola and plant stalls and children’s games. Refreshments are available in the pump attendant’s cottage where there is a museum featuring the history of land drainage. The site has a car park, accessible toilets and is wheelchair friendly. We also welcome dogs on leads.
Admission is free but donations are welcome to support the preservation of the site.
Access is by Bridge Farm, east of Tattershall Bridge on the A153 Sleaford to Horncastle Road, LN4 4JG. The ‘what3word’ location is: shuttling.unopposed.stunning and for further information visit our web site, www.dogdyke.com or ring 07464948549
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