Dogdyke Steam Pumping Station

23/05/2026

OUR LATEST PRESS RELEASE: Sunday 7 June 2026, 12.30 to 4.30pm at the Dogdyke Steam Pumping Station, Tattershall Bridge. Both the unique Bradley & Craven 1856 steam engine and the Lincoln built Ruston &Hornsby, single cylinder oil engine will be working and there will be an additional exhibition of models. Some will bring reminders of their childhood with a collection of Hornby O gauge railway vehicles and engines. A fascinating display of working model fair ground rides including a Wall of Death motorbike ride. The craftsman’s skill is evident in a collection of horse drawn farm vehicles shown along with a scale model of the craftsman’s home. Other displays feature working model oil engines and steam engines to providing additional enjoyment to visitors.

There is a museum room in the cottage looking at aspects of land drainage over time and the people and their families involved in carrying out that work.

The site is entirely operated by volunteers and we are always interested in attracting more people who may be willing to help keep the site open.

19/05/2026

30/04/2026

DATES FOR THE DIARY:

Sunday, May 3rd 12.30-4.30pm
Sunday, June 7th 12.30-4.30pm
Wednesday, June 17th 5.00-8.00pm
Sunday, July 5th 12.30-4.30pm
Thursday, July 16th 5.00-8.00pm
Sunday, August 2nd 12.30-4.30pm
Sunday, Sept 6th 12.30-4.30pm
Sunday, September 20th 12.30-4.30pm
Sunday, October 4th 12.30-4.30pm

25/04/2026

SUNDAY, 3rd MAY, between 12.30pm and 4.30pm, the historic Dogdyke Pumping Station, by Tattershall Bridge, will open its doors again to the public. On this first open day of the year visitors will see the unique Bradley & Craven beam engine of 1856 in steam and the 1940, Lincoln built, Ruston & Hornsby oil engine at work.

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 alongside the ever popular 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.

17/03/2026

On Sunday, 3rd May, we shall be holding our first open day starting at 12.30pm and finishing by 4.30pm. Both engines will be at work and in addition there will be classic cars, vintage farm machinery and bygones. This day provides an opportunity to meet up with old friends and enjoy our refreshments including a range of homemade cakes. There will be the Bric-a-Brac stall and Tombola as well as the Plant and Produce stalls and children’s games.

Dates to put into your diary:
Sunday, 3rd May, 12.30pm-4.30pm
Sunday, 7th June, 12.30pm-4.30pm
Wednesday, 17th June, 5.00pm-8.00pm
Sunday, 5th July, 12.30pm-4.30pm
Thursday, 16th July, 5.00pm-8.00pm
Sunday, 2nd August, 12.30-4.30pm
Sunday, 6th September, 12.30pm-4.30pm
Sunday, 20th September, 12.30pm-4.30pm
Sunday, 4th October, 12.30pm-4.30pm

12/02/2026

We regret to pass on the sad news of long time supporter, volunteer and founding member of Dogdyke Pumping Station, Catherine Wilson's demise. A further tribute will be published at a later date. Our sympathies go out to her family.

18/12/2025

WISHING ALL OUR FOLLOWERS A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY, PEACEFUL NEW YEAR.

Saturday, 14 March 2026 at 2.00 pm: We will hold our AGM. This will take place at Willow Farm, Coningsby Road, Dogdyke LN4 4UY (courtesy of Mr and Mrs Casey). The short business meeting will be followed by refreshments and a talk by Ken Redmore on Rural Brickworks, including the brickworks that once operated next to our pumping station.

Sunday, 3 May 2026 from 12.30pm-4.30pm: the first OPEN DAY with both engines at work and a range of exhibits from classic cars, tractors, bygones and model engines.

Full list of our opening days:

Sunday, May 3 12.30pm-4.30pm
Sunday, June 7 12.30pm-4.30pm
Wednesday, June 17 5.00pm-8.00pm
Sunday, July 5 12.30pm-4.30pm
Thursday, July 16 5.00pm-8.00pm
Sunday, August 2 12.30pm-4.30pm
Sunday, September 6 12.30pm-4.30pm

SPECIAL Opening for Lincolnshire Heritage Day: Sunday, September 20 12.30pm-4.30pm

ANNNNNND, DRUM ROLL, PLEASE: Our Final Open Day for 2026
Sunday, October 4 12.30-4.30pm

27/09/2025

A 1940s DAY will be held at Dogdyke on Sunday, 5th October from 12.30pm to 4.30pm. Come and enjoy a 1940s day at the Pumping Station with a display of British and American military vehicles and equipment. There will be period re-enactors, military displays, classic cars of the period and vintage swing dancing to music of the era, visitors can even take part and learn to jive the Lindy Hop!

Refreshments are available in the pump attendant’s cottage where there is a small museum. Bric-a-brac, tombola and plant stalls are found in the attractive grounds.

This is our LAST OPEN DAY for 2025, we will REOPEN on Sunday, 3rd May, 2026.

For further information or if you would like to join the volunteer team please contact the Publicity Officer, Chris Page on 07464948549 or visit the web site

News Oil Engine Day at Dogdyke – Sunday 7th September On Sunday 7 September from 12.30 to 4.30pm the historic Dogdyke Pumping Station will host a gathering of oil engines by members of the Lincolnshire Oil Engine Club. Engines of all shapes and sizes that Read more…

14/09/2025

On Saturday, 20th September from 12.30pm to 4.30pm the Station will be open as part of National Heritage Open Days.

Come and see the Bradley & Craven 1856 steam engine, oil engines, classic cars, tractors, working models and agricultural bygones, as well as a plant stall, tombola, bric-a-brac stall, refreshments and home made cakes.

This unique 1856 steam pumping engine, that once kept the land around Tattershall dry, will be at work powering the 24 foot diameter wooden scoop wheel. Also, the Lincoln built 40hp Ruston & Hornsby single cylinder oil engine and Gwynnes centrifugal pump, which replaced the steam engine in 1940, will be at work.

Admission to the site is free. Donations are welcome to help maintain the engines and site.

For further information or if you would like to join the volunteer team please contact the Publicity Officer, Chris Page on 07464948549 or visit the web site

News Oil Engine Day at Dogdyke – Sunday 7th September On Sunday 7 September from 12.30 to 4.30pm the historic Dogdyke Pumping Station will host a gathering of oil engines by members of the Lincolnshire Oil Engine Club. Engines of all shapes and sizes that Read more…

31/08/2025

OIL ENGINE DAY. Sunday, 7th September from 12.30pm to 4.30pm

Dogdyke will host a gathering of oil engines by members of the Lincolnshire Oil Engine Club. Engines of all shapes and sizes that once powered workshops, pumped water, generated electricity, drove milking machines and other farm equipment will be on show and working. Several of these engines were made in Lincolnshire by such firms as Ruston & Hornsby, Blackstone and Robey.

Our own Ruston & Hornsby 7XHR oil engine of 1940 will be in operation, powering a Lincoln built Gwynnes centrifugal pump. It is still in its original condition within its purpose-built pumphouse.

There are Children’s games, Bric-a-Brac, Tombola and Plant Stalls and a small Museum. Refreshments are available in the pump attendant’s cottage. There is something for all the family. Admission is FREE as usual.

26/07/2025

SHEEP & WOOL DAY: Sunday, 3rd August 2025, from 12.30pm to 4.30pm

Lincolnshire Longwool sheep feature as part of the Sheep & Wool Day event which features a range of textile crafts including weaving, spinning, felting, crochet work and more. The crafts are organised by Karen Lane of Lincs in Stitches and present both a colourful exhibition with finished products, items being produced and the opportunity to have-a-go. Marcus and Rebekah Glass bring some of their Lincoln Longwool Sheep, the County's breed, which brought such wealth to Lincolnshire in the Middle Ages and were exported all over the world in the 19th Century.

This is an event for all the family. Admission is free, donations welcome, with a small museum in the Pump Attendant’s cottage and a refreshment room offering home made cakes and biscuits. Outside are Bric-a-Brac and Tombola stalls, a plants and produce table and children’s games.

The Pumping Station can be found just off the A153, Sleaford to
Horncastle Road, next to Tattershall Bridge, contact: 07464948549.
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