About

Get ready to kick off Rugby Day at the National Coal Mining Museum! This jam-packed free day of celebration explores the important links between coal mining and Rugby League.


Meet rugby mascots and players, with incredible demonstrations and activities all day.


Programme Schedule:

10am – Event opens and welcome from the mascots


Meet and Greet with mascots and players

10am-11am

Free, drop-in


Meet with players and mascots from Wakefield Trinity and Featherstone Rovers – have your picture taken, too!


Objects and Sculptures

10am-3pm

Free, drop-in


Discover special objects and sculptures that celebrate the heritage of coal mining and rugby.


Rugby Themed Crafts

10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm

Free, drop-in


Get creative with rugby-themed crafts suitable for all ages.


Skills Training Session

11am-12pm

Free


Participate in a skills training session, perfect for all ages, led by professional rugby players.


Meet and Greet with mascots and players

1pm-2pm

Free, drop-in


Meet with players and mascots from Wakefield Trinity and Featherstone Rovers -have your picture taken, too!


Skills Training Session

2pm-3pm

Free


Participate in a skills training session, perfect for all ages, led by professional rugby players.


 


Visit the National Coal Mining Museum this Rugby Day for a fantastic family day out, take a walk around the nature trail, hop on the Paddy Train (weather dependent), and explore lots, lots more!


 


This event is organised in partnership with Wakefield Trinity and Featherstone Rovers, bringing together the community for a fun-filled family day of activities and learning.


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
  • Guide Dogs Welcome
  • Parent And Baby
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Venue Details

Find us at

New Road, Wakefield, WF4 4RH

Phone

01924848806

Email

info@ncm.org.uk