Yr olwyn ddŵr yn Dinefwr | Water Wheel Wednesdays at Dinefwr
Sut oedd dŵr yn gweithio yn Dinefwr? O ble fyddai'n dod? Pwy oedd yn gyfrifol am y system? ***** How did water work at Dinefwr? Where did it come from, what was it used for, and who was responsible for making it all work? Come and find out.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
The estate ‘Pump House’ is not something visitors know about, but come across very regularly. It is a truly intriguing part of Dinefwrs history. The water wheel housed within its walls is likely from the late 19th C or early 20th C. The wheel and the pumps would have been used to supply washing water to the house.
The old cast iron water wheel and Bamford pump achieve a lift of 66 metres over a distance of 520 metres - quite a feat for equipment of their age! The ‘Pump House’ and its contents are lovingly cared for by our estate volunteers, without whom we would be well and truly lost without.
Their combined expertise have refurbished several asepcts of the structure, including a new floor, leather washers for the engines and many other skilled tasks.
Drop in and see how it works, what we do to look after it, and find out how special it is.
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Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
All ages welcome
- Meeting point
The Pump House is under the Mill Pond. You can get to it via a few routes, either along the Boardwalk, through the Deer Park or past Castle Oak. The team will help you when you arrive.
- What to bring and wear
It could be sun hats or rain coats, dress for the weather.
- Accessibility
There are several routes to the Mill Pond. Through the Deer Park, which is grassy, uneven paths (approximately 1 mile). Along the Board Walk wich is a raised wooden path (approximately .75 miles), or past Castle Oak which is a gravel path (1 mile). Once at the Boarwalk there are 14 concrete steps down to the Pump House.
Upcoming events
Teithiau tu ôl i'r llen | Hidden House Tour at Dinefwr
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'Last Tango' Part of Llandeilo Fawr Music Festival
A tantalising Australian/Welsh Flute and Guitar Duo with a spectacular programme for their Llandeilo Fawr Festival Debut. This is an externally organised event, hosted in the Dining Room of Newton House.
Haf o hwyl yn Dinefwr | Summer of Play at Dinefwr
Treuliwch y dydd yn Dinefwr gyda'r teulu yr haf hwn - bydd rhywbeth i bawb fwynhau | Spend the day with the family at Dinefwr this summer - there'll be something for everyone to enjoy
Creu mwgwd hudolus | Make a Magical Mask with Lucy Donald at Dinefwr
Gweithiwch gyda'r artist arbennig Lucy Donad i greu mwgwd anhygoel - anifail, trychfil neu greadur chwedlonol, mae lan i chi. **** Come and work with artist Lucy Donald to make an amazing mask! Animal, insect or mythical creature, it's up to you.