Flamborough Old Waterworks

Prior to 1906, drinking water in the village of Flamborough was provided by a number of private wells & horse-drawn water carts. A public supply of wholesome fresh water piped into houses only came in 1906, with the sinking of a well and construction of a wind-powered pumping station & storage reservoir on the outskirts of the village. Visitors will be able to view the 6ft diameter well, sunk to a depth of 232ft, complete with its original pumping gear; and walk inside the storage reservoir and see its unique Edwardian vaulted architecture. An interesting talk will also be given on the history of the site and some of the charactaters involved in its early operation, as well as details of the current refurbishment work to conserve the buildings and bring them back into use as domestic living accommodation.

Timings

Saturday 19 September:

1000 & 1400

Sunday 20 September:

1000 & 1400

Location & directions

The Old Waterworks, Bempton Lane, The Old Waterworks, Flamborough, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO15 1AT

Directions:

Head out of Flamborough on Bempton Lane. As you leave the village, turn right on a sharp LH bend, up an un-made track signposted towards Wold Farm campsite. The site is located 500m up the track on the left by the red post box. Do not go up to Wold Farm - there are no turning facilities there! Parking is available through the gate on the left.

Contact on day:

David Firth

Telephone number:

+447746978290

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking preferred

Booking conditions:

Phone David Firth on 07746 978290 to book, or email: [email protected]

Booking contact name:

David Firth

Booking telephone number:

+447746978290

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking opens:

01 Aug 2026 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

20 Sep 2026 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

The site is still undergoing a programme of restoration & refurbishment into domestic living accommodation. There are areas of the site with uneven ground and landscaping work still in progress.

Additional information

Max number of people:

8

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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