National Coal Mining Museum for EnglandNational Coal Mining Museum for England

National Coal Mining Museum for England

Go on an adventure 140m underground, go wild on the Nature Trail, explore the Galleries and meet our ponies - family fun for FREE!

Visit the National Coal Mining Museum for Engalnd and explore the 41 acre site to discover the hidden world of mining through the centuries. Visit our galleries to see how miners lived, worked and relaxed, from the Victorian age through to the modern day. Don a hard-hat and lamp, to descend 140 metres on an underground tour led by ex-miners to find out how coal was extracted and moved to the surface. Above ground, visit the ponies and learn about the part they played in coal mining. Explore the Nature Trail and watch wildlife from one of the bird hides. Take a train ride to Hope Pit and unearth the science of mining with the help of interactive displays. Lots of special events, exhibitions and children's activities throughout the year, plus regular craft fairs.

View key to symbolskeyAccepts groups Baby changing facilities Coach parties accepted Credit cards accepted (no fee) Disabled access Disabled toilets Education/study area Facilities for conferencing Facilities for corporate hospitality Facilities for groups Facilities for educational visits Gift shop On-site catering On-site light refreshments Picnic site Public toilets Regional Tourist Board Member Wheelchairs available Children welcomeDisabled accessDogs not accepted (except guidedogs)

Prices


Free entry

Opening details

Season Dates and Opening Hours
Season Dates Opening Hours
Notes Open every day 10.00am - 5.00pm except 24, 25 & 26 December and 1 January
   
National Coal Mining Museum for England
National Coal Mining Museum for England
 
 

Contact

NCM
Tel: 01924 848806
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Venue

National Coal Mining Museum for England

Caphouse Colliery, New Road, Overton, WF4 4RH

View the National Coal Mining Museum for England websitewww.ncm.org.uk

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Map reference: SE 252164  Lat: 53.64376  Long: -1.61925


By Road:
Leave the M1 at jct 40 (A638) towards Wakefield, take the 1st right after the traffic lights (Broadway). The Malt Shovel pub will be on your right. At the end of Broadway turn right onto the A642 to Horbury and Huddersfield.

By Public Transport:
Nearest train station: Wakefield Westgate Railway Station
Nearest bus station: Wakefield Bus Station
Bus Route: Yorkshire Traction Bus 232 from Wakefield Bus Station. Drops off outside the Reindeer Inn.

Parking : free

Accessible by Public Transport :

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Also at this venue

Museum CaféMuseum Café
Museum ShopMuseum Shop
Nature TrailNature Trail
Museum LibraryMuseum Library
Hope Pit and StoresHope Pit and Stores

Events at this venue

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date event
Mon 13 May 2013 - Thu 13 Jun 2013 Crafty Conversation
Mon 27 May 2013 Gift & Craft Fair
Mon 27 - Fri 31 May 2013 Schools Out: May Half Term Fun
Sun 9 Jun 2013 Miners' Gala
Wed 12 Jun 2013 Little Diggers Under 5s Storytelling
Thu 13 Jun 2013 Crafty Conversation
Sat 15 Jun 2013 Gift & Craft Fair
Wed 26 Jun 2013 Little Diggers Under 5s Storytelling
Wed 10 Jul 2013 Little Diggers Under 5s Storytelling
Sat 13 Jul 2013 Gift & Craft Fair
Thu 18 Jul 2013 Crafty Conversation
Mon 22 Jul 2013 - Fri 30 Aug 2013 Schools Out: Summer Holidays
Wed 24 Jul 2013 Little Diggers Under 5s Storytelling
Sun 25, Mon 26 Aug 2013 Gift & Craft Fair
Sat 14 Sep 2013 Gift & Craft Fair
Sat 12 Oct 2013 Gift & Craft Fair
Sat 16 Nov 2013 Gift & Craft Fair
Sat 30 Nov 2013 Gift & Craft Fair
Sat 14, Sun 15 Dec 2013 Gift & Craft Fair
 
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