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
- Accessible Car Parking
- Accessible Toilet
- Guide Dogs Welcome
- Parent And Baby
- Wheelchair Accessible
Access facilities
Venue Details
Find us at
New Road, Wakefield, WF4 4RH
Phone
01924848806
info@ncm.org.uk