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Yorkshire Day Gala at The Mining Museum 2026

About the event

Join us for a grand gala family fun extravaganza in the proper Yorkshire way, inspired by the vibrant Miners’ welfare galas of years past. Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and experiences of real coalfield celebration.

Enjoy brass band music, free creative activities, performances, stalls and competitions. Take part in different sports with Disability Sport Yorkshire as we celebrate the historic role the welfare fund played in supporting rehabilitation through sport for disabled miners, free creative activities.

Part of ‘Welfares Reimagined: a partnership project with National Coal Mining Museum for England, CISWO, the Miners’ Welfare Charity), Spectrum People, Creative Minds and the Creative Health Hub at the University of Huddersfield, funded by the Museum’s Association’s Esmee Fairbairn Communities and Collections Fund.

Please note that the £10 per car summer offer applies to all bookings from 18 July–30 August. Enjoy all the amazing activities and events happening this summer.

Please click on the link under Further Information for more details, including details of the £10 per car offer.

Contacts

National Coal Mining Museum

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

01924 848806

Dates and venues

Further information

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Themes

Children up to age 12 (including family events and pantomimes) Events suitable for children up to around aged 12, also family events.
Festivals and galas Kirklees has a rich tapestry of festivals of all kinds, which take place throughout the year especially in summer. In this theme we also list Christmas events and bonfires nearer the time.
Music Kirklees has a culture rich in all forms of music: At a glance under Events: Concerts, shows, workshops etc relating to music of all kinds.