Event
13th September 2025 - 14th September 2025
Leawood Pump -Heritage Open Days
Take a tour of Leawood Pumphouse built in 1849 to pump water from the River Derwent into Cromford Canal.
About
13th September 2025 - 14th September 2025
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The pump works by both the suction and pushing of water. As the 15 ton plunger rises, a vacuum is created and water is sucked in through a non-return valve into the pump chamber. When the plunger reaches the top of its stroke, the chamber will contain just under 4 tons of water (approx 800 gallons). The valves on the engine change and allow the plunger to descend under its own weight, thus forcing the water through the outlet valve and up into the canal.
It is now well over 150 years old but remains in pristine working condition thanks to the dedication of the Middleton Top and Leawood Pump Volunteer Group.
Timings & Tours
Saturday 13 September:
1200-1700
Sunday 14 September:
1200-1700
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