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Buying a Home in Papplewick

A picturesque conservation village in Sherwood Forest, home to the stunning Victorian pumping station and surrounded by beautiful woodland.

NG15

~650 residents

Gedling Borough

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Heritage

A Victorian Gem in Sherwood Forest

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.

1086

Domesday Book

Village first recorded

1884

Pumping Station

Victorian masterpiece built

1969

Conservation Area

Village character protected

Schools & Education

As a small village, Papplewick children attend schools in nearby Hucknall and Ravenshead.

Primary Schools (Nearby)

Linby cum Papplewick Primary

Small village school, Good

Ravenshead Schools

Primary options nearby

Secondary Schools (Nearby)

Joseph Whitaker School

Rainworth, Good

Holgate Academy

Hucknall

Crime & Safety

Very Low

Crime rate

Rural

Peaceful setting

Tight-knit

Community

Local Landmarks & Amenities

Papplewick Pumping Station

Grade I listed Victorian water pumping station with steam events.

St James Church

Beautiful medieval parish church in the village centre.

Sherwood Forest

Ancient woodland on the doorstep with walking and cycling trails.

Papplewick Woods

Local woodland with bluebells in spring and wildlife throughout.

Papplewick Hall

Georgian country house with Grade II listed status.

The Griffin Inn

Traditional village pub serving the local community.

Transport & Connections

Papplewick is a rural village best accessed by car, with nearby towns providing rail and bus connections.

20 mins

to Nottingham City Centre by car

Bus Services

Limited - Hucknall for connections

Road Access

B683, A611 to Nottingham

Rail Access

Hucknall station (Robin Hood Line)

Airport

East Midlands Airport 20 miles

Property Market

Papplewick has very limited housing stock due to conservation status. Properties are highly sought-after and rarely available.

Average house price

£550,000+

Premium for exclusivity

Property Characteristics

  • Period cottages and farmhouses
  • Large detached properties
  • Conservation area restrictions
  • Very limited new build
  • Properties rarely come to market

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