Hope Pit and Stores at National Coal Mining Museum for England

Hope Pit is a fully restored colliery complex on the 17 hectare Museum site, totally dedicated to science.

Discover hands-on interactive models, touch screen displays and some very special virtual guides. Understand the complex science of mining through fun interactive models and touch screen displays.

After your visit to Hope Pit journey down to the settling ponds to discover how water pumped out of the mine is filtered to remove impurities, then wonder around the Nature Trail and see what wildlife you can spot along the way.

The Hope Pit buildings are accessible from 10am until 4pm (winter months) and 10am until 4.30pm (summer months). Hope Store can be accessed as well but is limited to a walk way.

Visitors can view large objects, mining machinery and vehicles from the walk way. During the holiday periods visitors can see objects up close on selected days, normally Tuesdays and Thursdays 1pm - 4pm. Please check with the museum before you visit to avoid disappointment.