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The National Coal Mining Museum’s ponies Eric and Ernie are celebrating their 21st birthday!
Come and help them celebrate with a day of family fun! They’ll be celebrating their landmark birthday in style, come and enjoy horse-themed party games, special horse keeper talks, birthday cakes, artwork unveiling, crafts, plus much more.
Programme Schedule:
Horse Themed Crafts
10am-3pm
Free, drop-in at Pony Discovery Centre
Get creative and make some horse creations inspired by the birthday boys, Eric and Ernie.
Face Painting
10am-3pm
Charge applies, drop-in at Pony Discovery Centre
Get your face painted with ponies, unicorns, and lots more.
Food and Drink
10am-3pm
Charge applies, Pony Discovery Centre
Don’t forget to indulge in some party food. Enjoy celebration hot dogs and birthday cakes!
Farrier Demonstrations
10:30am-12:30pm
Free, drop-in at Pony Discovery Centre
See the ponies and horse get their hooves into tip top condition.
Horsekeeper Talk
10:30am-11am
Free, just turn up at Pony Discovery Centre
Learn more about the ponies and how they’re cared for in this free talk.
Pass the Parcel
11am-11:30am & 2pm-2:30pm at Pony Discovery Centre
£1.50 refundable deposit per child, pre-book to secure your place
Enjoy a game of pass the parcel – what horsey treats will be inside?
Eric and Ernie Birthday Cakes + Artwork Unveiling
12pm-12:30pm
Free, just turn up at Pony Discovery Centre
See Eric and Ernie celebrate in style – and wish them a happy 21st with a birthday cake, and witness the unveiling of their very own portrait.
Tingley Brass Band Performances
1pm-3pm
Free, drop-in at Pony Discovery Centre
Enjoy the sweet sound of brass band music, with frequent performances from Tingley Brass Band.
Harness Demonstration
2pm-2:30pm
Free, just turn up at Pony Discovery Centre
Learn from the horsekeepers how they can harness the ponies.
Visit the National Coal Mining Museum for Eric and Ernie’s Birthday for a fantastic family day out, enjoy delicious food and drink, take a walk around the nature trail, hop on the Paddy Train (weather dependent, £2.50 per person), explore lots, lots more!
Venue opening hours
Monday : Closed
Tuesday : Closed
Wednesday : 9:45 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday : 9:45 am - 5:00 pm
Friday : 9:45 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday : 9:45 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday : 9:45 am - 5:00 pm
Access facilities
- Accessible Car Parking
- Accessible Toilet
- Assistance Dogs Welcome
- Guide Dogs Welcome
- Parent And Baby
- Step Free Access
- Wheelchair Accessible
Venue Details
Find us at
New Road, Wakefield, WF4 4RH
Phone
01924848806
info@ncm.org.uk