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Easter Holiday activities at the Mining Museum 2026

About the event

There are activities for children of all ages during the 2 holiday weeks (except Mondays and Tuesdays)

Join us this Easter for hands-on activities, underground adventures and so much more. Enjoy Minecraft-inspired fun, incredible storytelling and get creative with free crafts.

*The Museum is closed Mondays and Tuesdays

Please click on the link under Further Information for more details.

Contacts

National Coal Mining Museum

Caphouse Colliery New Road, Overton, Wakefield, WF4 4RH

01924 848806

Dates and venues

  • Saturday 28 March 2026 - 10:00am - 5:00pm, Runs from 28 March to Sun 12 April 2026 10am-5pm except closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Days and times of activities vary.
  • Sunday 29 March 2026 - 10:00am - 5:00pm, Runs from 28 March to Sun 12 April 2026 10am-5pm except closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Days and times of activities vary.
  • Wednesday 1 April 2026 - 10:00am - 5:00pm, Runs from 28 March to Sun 12 April 2026 10am-5pm except closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Days and times of activities vary.
  • Saturday 4 April 2026 - 10:00am - 5:00pm, Runs from 28 March to Sun 12 April 2026 10am-5pm except closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Days and times of activities vary.
  • Sunday 5 April 2026 - 10:00am - 5:00pm, Runs from 28 March to Sun 12 April 2026 10am-5pm except closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Days and times of activities vary.
  • Wednesday 8 April 2026 - 10:00am - 5:00pm, Runs from 28 March to Sun 12 April 2026 10am-5pm except closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Days and times of activities vary.
  • Saturday 11 April 2026 - 10:00am - 5:00pm, Runs from 28 March to Sun 12 April 2026 10am-5pm except closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Days and times of activities vary.
  • Sunday 12 April 2026 - 10:00am - 5:00pm, Runs from 28 March to Sun 12 April 2026 10am-5pm except closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Days and times of activities vary.

Further information

Documents

Themes

Children up to age 12 (including family events and pantomimes) Events suitable for children up to around aged 12, also family events.