Free entry Family friendly
About
Experience the National Coal Mining Museum, the site of two former working coal mines!
Find out about the story of coal and how it changed our nation forever. Unearth the stories of life as a coal miner and what it was like to live in a mining community. Every tour ‘darn pit’ is led by an ex-miner with loads of experience, he’ll take you 140m underground through 180 years of mining.
Back above ground, explore the brand-new Time Tunnel, a captivating digital journey through the ages of mining. In the galleries you will see the evolution of the mines and their communities. Investigate the mechanical workings of the pit through interactive models and the giant machinery. Then relax and reflect in the Miners’ Memorial Garden.
Listen to the birds sing as you walk through woods and reed beds that help clean the mine water then head to the Discovery Centre to meet the pit ponies. Let off some steam in the adventure playground, and top it all off with a stop at the café!
On weekends and holidays, hop aboard and ride from Caphouse to Hope (and back again!) on the battery powered Paddy Train, which was once used to ferry miners around t’pit.
For access information, visit the National Coal Mining Museum website.
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
- Baby Changing Facilities
- Wheelchair Accessible
Venue Details
Find us at
New Road, Wakefield, WF4 4RH
Phone
01924848806
info@ncm.org.uk
Venue Facilities
- Cafe on Site
- Gift Shop
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Toilets
09:45 - 17:00 
