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A picturesque conservation village in Sherwood Forest, home to the stunning Victorian pumping station and surrounded by beautiful woodland.
Heritage
Papplewick is an ancient village mentioned in the Domesday Book, sitting on the edge of the historic Sherwood Forest. The village has been a conservation area since 1969, preserving its rural character and historic buildings.
The crowning glory is Papplewick Pumping Station, built in 1884 to supply water to Nottingham. This Grade I listed building is considered one of the finest Victorian water pumping stations in the country, featuring ornate ironwork and stunning stained glass.
Today, Papplewick remains a quiet, exclusive village surrounded by woodland, offering a truly rural lifestyle within reach of Nottingham.
Domesday Book
Village first recorded
Pumping Station
Victorian masterpiece built
Village character protected
As a small village, Papplewick children attend schools in nearby Hucknall and Ravenshead.
Small village school, Good
Primary options nearby
Rainworth, Good
Hucknall
Crime rate
Peaceful setting
Grade I listed Victorian water pumping station with steam events.
Beautiful medieval parish church in the village centre.
Ancient woodland on the doorstep with walking and cycling trails.
Local woodland with bluebells in spring and wildlife throughout.
Georgian country house with Grade II listed status.
Traditional village pub serving the local community.
Papplewick is a rural village best accessed by car, with nearby towns providing rail and bus connections.
to Nottingham City Centre by car
Limited - Hucknall for connections
B683, A611 to Nottingham
Hucknall station (Robin Hood Line)
East Midlands Airport 20 miles
Papplewick has very limited housing stock due to conservation status. Properties are highly sought-after and rarely available.
Average house price
Premium for exclusivity
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