Contact
National Coal Mining Museum for England
01924 848806
Address
Caphouse Colliery,
New Road,
Overton,
WF4 4RH
Also at this Venue
Events at this Venue
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Wed 31 Jan - Wed 18 Jul | Wacky Wednesdays |
Thu 26 - Fri 27 Apr | Trapped |
Details
The National Coal Mining Museum for England provides a great day out with a unique opportunity to travel 140 metres underground to explore England's last deep coalmine.
• Meet a Miner who will guide you on an unforgettable underground adventure at Caphouse Colliery.
• Spend the whole day here & learn about the history of coalmining and the science behind it.
• There's so much to see and do on our 45 acre rural site, whatever the weather.
• For families, for everyone! The National Coal Mining Museum is a must-see attraction.
• FREE admission & FREE parking for everyone.
• You can be sure of a warm Yorkshire welcome!
Unique underground tours:
Get kitted out with your hard hat and battery lamp then step into the 'cage' to descend 140m underground to discover the harsh realities of coal mining through the centuries.
'Meet a Miner' - tours are led by our lively miner guides. Hear all about your guide's working life and experiences in the coalmine
Discover the different ages of mining, from Victorian times when women and children worked underground alongside men, find out about the role of pit ponies and how modern machinery changed coalmining
Please note: We regret that under 5s are not able to go underground.
NEW Adventure Playground
Opening details
Prices
Free entry
Visitors will be asked to leave a £4 deposit for a traditional miners ‘check’ when booking on the underground tour.
Also see
- Free Entry Attractions
Location
Directions
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
Nearby
Facilities
Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
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
Accepts groups
Facilities for conferencing
Facilities for corporate hospitality
Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
NEW Adventure Playground