Barbecues are not permitted at any of our sites.
Leawood Pumphouse was built in 1849 to pump water from the River Derwent into Cromford 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.
Leawood Pump and Leawood aqueduct are scheduled monuments and well worth a visit, they are a short walk from High Peak Junction.
Make the most of a visit by experiencing the power of Leawood Pump in steam. The heat of the boilers, the smell of grease and coal and the power of the wave as 4 tons of water are pumped up into the canal from the river below.
Leawood Pumphouse has regular steaming dates throughout the year from Easter until October.
For further details or to arrange a visit for a group, school or society please contact Middleton Top, telephone: 01629 533298.
Leawood Pump operating days
Experience the power of this great steam engine. The heat of the boilers, the smell of grease and coal and the power of the wave as tons of water are pumped from the River Derwent to the Cromford Canal.
Open from midday to 4.30pm on:
- Saturday 12 September 2026 - static
- Sunday 13 September 2026 - operational Heritage Open Days
- Saturday 3 October 2026 Operational
- Sunday 4 October 2026 - operational
- Wednesday 28 October 2026 - static
All dates are subject to availability of personnel and equipment.
Donations gratefully received.
Charges
Admission is free, donations greatly appreciated. Parking charges apply.
Booking our sites for events
If you'd like to talk to us about booking an event at Leawood Pumphouse or any of our other sites email: events@derbyshire.gov.uk and we'll be happy to hear from you.
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