Sandfields Pumping Station.

Lived just around the corner from here in our second LIchfield home. Had no idea just how histroically important it was until I went to visit a few months ago.

This was once a vital part of the fresh water infrastructure to the region, pumping water out to the polluted areas of the Black Country. The powerful beam engine is seriously impressive (as seen in the photos) and the rest of the building is under the care of a volunteer team who are working against the odds to preserve a wonderful piece of industrial heritage.

The building is at semi-permanent risk due to ownership of land by a property company and access is limited to specific working days.
You should seriously contact them and take a look. They are a hugely enthusiastic group.

Fantastic restoration project going on.👏👏 Fridays are the best day to visit as the very knowledgable volunteers are happy to show you round for a donation of £5 each. Well worth a visit 👍👍

Good to see this 1870 Beam engine saved from demolition.

Amazing what the volunteers have achieved given the decay under the previous owners

Brilliant guided tour. Would recommend a visit.

A real surprise. A Grade 2 listed building tucked away in Lichfield. An old water pumping station still with it's original Cornish beam engine. A project still incomplete but much to see thanks to the skill and knowledge of the volunteers. It won't be moving for some time but the guided tour is full of interest.
If you have mobility problems then you will have difficulty as a lot of clambering to get up top. Worth the effort if you can. A real industrial treasure.

Went to see a very unusual but very well acted play. Needed the blanket they provide as it's a cold building.

Wonderful private tour. Very interesting place, the volunteers there are very knowledgeable