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National Coal Mining Museum

About this activity

Categories: children; learning and interest. Explore Caphouse, a modern colliery which witnessed more than two hundred years of coal production. Hear stories directly from former-miners about their careers and understand the roles men, women, children, animals and machinery played in the operation of the mine.
Find out about the people and communities at the heart of the industry and uncover how the miners lived at work and play. Explore acres of woodland, spotting plants and wildlife and find out how the excess water from the mine is cleaned and pumped back into a local river. Then let off some steam in our Adventure Playground.

Contacts

National Coal Mining Museum

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

01924 848806

Dates and venues

  • Wednesday 10 September 2025 - 10:00am, Open: Wednesday to Sunday 10am - 5pm (4pm in winter) Should be open till at least dates shown but please check website under Further Information for any changes.
  • Thursday 11 September 2025 - 10:00am, Open: Wednesday to Sunday 10am - 5pm (4pm in winter) Should be open till at least dates shown but please check website under Further Information for any changes.
  • Friday 12 September 2025 - 10:00am, Open: Wednesday to Sunday 10am - 5pm (4pm in winter) Should be open till at least dates shown but please check website under Further Information for any changes.
  • Saturday 13 September 2025 - 10:00am, Open: Wednesday to Sunday 10am - 5pm (4pm in winter) Should be open till at least dates shown but please check website under Further Information for any changes.
  • Sunday 14 September 2025 - 10:00am, Open: Wednesday to Sunday 10am - 5pm (4pm in winter) Should be open till at least dates shown but please check website under Further Information for any changes.

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