Papplewick Pumping Station, one of Nottinghamshire’s most popular tourist attractions has received the Visitor Attraction Quality Assurance Award from the prestigious Visit Britain tourist group.

The station won the award for providing a quality assured visitor attraction and the award helps to provide the public with reassurance when looking for a great day out. All attractions displaying the sign have undergone a lengthy independent assessment for the quality of their visitor experience.

Director, Ashley Smart said “Receiving the award is a spectacular achievement and helps reinforce the station’s position as a top tourist attraction in the county. The award also shows potential funders and grant givers that we are a worthy investment that merits support from the highest levels.”