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Join the National Coal Mining Museum for a grand gala family fun extravaganza in t’ proper Yorkshire way, inspired by the vibrant Miners’ welfare galas of years past! Over the Yorkshire Day Weekend, immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and experiences of real coalfield celebration.


Enjoy brass bands, sports demos, skills training and be amazed and entertained by Professor Jon’s Flea Circus (Friday), meet Wakefield Trinity for rugby skills training (Friday), Barnsley Football Club for football skills training (Saturday), Barnard and Jones’s variety spectacular (Saturday and Sunday).


Programme Schedule:


Friday 1 August | 10:30am – 4:30pm


Throughout the day

Makers’ Shed – Yorkshire-themed crafts – Pony Discovery Centre


Professor John’s Flea Circus (10:30am, 12pm, 1:30pm and 3pm) – Pit Yard


Penny Arcadia’s Victorian Barrel Organ Walkaround (11:30am, 1pm, 2:30pm and 4pm)


Hobby Horse Racing (10:30am-4pm, charge applies) – The Beach


Wakefield Trinity Rugby Skills Training (10:30am, 12:30pm, 2pm and 3:30pm) – Pit Yard


Stories of Pit Lasses Storytelling (11:30am-3:30pm) – Parkinson’s Yard, Mining Lives Gallery at The Hub


Made2Measurebrass performances (1:45pm-2:30pm and 3pm-3:45pm)


Saturday 2 August | 10:30am – 4:30pm


Throughout the day

Makers’ Shed – Yorkshire-themed crafts – Pony Discovery Centre


Barnard and Jones Variety Show (11:15am, 12:45pm and 2:15pm) – Pit Yard


Uppermill Brass Band Performances (11am-11:40am, 12:10pm-12:50pm and 1:20pm-2pm) – Pit Yard


Barnsley Football Club Skills Training (10:30am, 12pm and 1:30pm) – Pit Yard


Stories of Pit Lasses Storytelling (11:30am-3:30pm) – Parkinson’s Yard at The Hub


Sunday 3 August | 10:30am – 4:30pm


Throughout the day

Makers’ Shed – Yorkshire-themed crafts – Pony Discovery Centre


Barnard and Jones Variety Show (11:15am, 12:45pm, 2:15pm) – Pit Yard


Tingley Brass Band Performances (1:30pm-2:10pm and 2:50pm-3:30pm) – Pit Yard


Stories of Pit Lasses Storytelling (11:30am-3:30pm) – Parkinson’s Yard at The Hub


Timings subject to change


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
  • Assistance Dogs Welcome
  • Accessible Toilet
  • SEND
  • Step Free Access
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Venue Details

Find us at

New Road, Wakefield, WF4 4RH

Phone

01924848806

Email

info@ncm.org.uk

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