Hope Pit and Stores at National Coal Mining Museum for EnglandHope Pit and Stores at National Coal Mining Museum for England

Meet virtual guides Hector and Frank and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a real-life, fully restored, 17-hectare colliery. Then get to grips with the complex science of mining through fun interactive models and touch screen displays.

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

Prices


Free entry

Open all the time

 
 

Contact

NCM
Tel: 01924 848806
View the Hope Pit and Stores websitewww.ncm.org.uk
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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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Museum LibraryMuseum Library

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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