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For a unique mining experience give this museum a visit. Still a working mine venture you will venture on down 140 metres underground into one of Britain's oldest mines. Through interactive displays and exciting experiences the museum gives an insight into the hard-working lives of miners through the ages.
Somewhere To Eat?
There is a cafe available, also there is a picnic area.Want To Treat Yourself?
There is shop selling a range of gifts and souvenirs.Where Shall I Park?
There is plenty of free parking available at the museum.Features
- Outdoor
- Indoor
- Open All Year
Category
Museums
Suitable For
6-9
10+
Claire’s Tip
Opening Times
Open in the summer daily 10:00-17:00 Open in the winter Daily 10:00 - 16:00 Underground tours run from 10:15 - 15:30
Price Information
- : £5
Facilities
•Cafe•Picnic Area•Gift Shop•Play Areas•Free parking
How To Get There
- Caphouse Colliery, Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF4 4RH
- 01924848806
- Website
Directions
If you are driving to the museum from the north leave the M1 at junction 40 (A638) towards Wakefield, take the first right after the traffic lights (Broadway). The Malt Shovel pub will be on your right. At the end of Broadway turn right onto the A642 to Horbury and Huddersfield. Stay on this road for approximately 5 miles through Horbury Bridge and Middlestown. The Museum is then located on your right.
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- Joined: 9 years ago
- 3 Reviews
Fantastic insight into life underground... not suitable for young children due to nature of this having been a real life working mine and the conditions that go with it but a must for all high school and older kids to understand a bit about their heritage and how their ancestors had to work...
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