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National Coal Mining Museum
In a nutshell
A 140m deep underground mine tour (over 5s), original colliery buildings and exhibits, adventure playground and family events for all.
Address
Caphouse Colliery, New Road, Overton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF4 4RH
Activity type
Gardens and Open Spaces, Historical Sites, Museums and Art Centres, Science and Technology, Trips and Transport
Suitable for
Ages 5 - 12, All ages, Schools and Groups, Teenagers, Under 5s
Price guide
Free
(Small car park charge)
National Coal Mining Museum details...
One of the best places to go is the National Coal Mining Museum for England located in Wakefield, the museum, underground tour and new adventure playground makes it a great value day out for all the family.
Explore Caphouse, a modern colliery which witnessed more than two hundred years of coal production. Hear stories directly from former-miners about the roles men, women, children, animals and machinery played in the operation of the mine.
Visit the Technology Gallery and see some of the tools of the trade to discover how miners overcame the challenges of working underground. Discover the contribution that Sir Humphry Davy made in the lamp’s evolution.
See the historic steam-winding engine in action which pulled miners and coal from 140m underground before taking a trip to the stables to meet the horse and ponies.
See the website and check the What’s On page for a full programme of family events and regular workshops. Children under 5 years of age are not permitted on the underground tour.
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