On Sunday 3 May, between 12.30 and 4.30pm, the historic Dogdyke Pumping Station, by Tattershall Bridge, will open its doors again to the public. This first open day of the year will see the unique Bradley and Craven beam engine of 1856 in steam and the 1940, Lincoln built Ruston and Hornsby oil engine at work.
The 1856 Bradley and Craven steam engine powers a large wooden scoop wheel pump that once drained water from the surrounding land into the river Witham. In 1940 it was replaced by the Ruston and Hornsby oil engine and 24inch Gwynnes’ centrifugal pump, both made in Lincoln. This type of pump was once common around the Fenland before being replaced by electric pumps.
In the attractive grounds there will be a display of classic cars, domestic and agricultural bygones, old farm machines and a display of model agricultural wagons. 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
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