NATIONAL COAL MINING MUSEUM FOR ENGLAND
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| Name | NATIONAL COAL MINING MUSEUM FOR ENGLAND |
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| Address | Caphouse Colliery, New Road, Overton, Wakefield WF4 4RH |
| City | Wakefield |
| Category | Places To Visit |
| Phone | 01924848806 |
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| Speciality | House, Galleries, Exhibitions, Learning, Workshops, Outreach, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools, Children and Adults Programs, Train Ride, Collections, Displays, Museum, Venue Hire & Shops |
| About | National Coal Mining Museum for England is a unique spot that keeps coal mining stories alive. It provides underground tours, exhibits, and activities. It holds a collection of buildings, exhibitions and galleries that show the secret world of mining. Discover Caphouse, a modern colliery that has seen over 200 years of coal output. Hear tales about their careers directly from retired miners and recognize the positions of men, women, children, animals and machinery in the activity of the mine. Tour the Technology Gallery to see some of the trade tools and find out how miners have faced difficulties working underground, including a new permanent "A Light in the Darkness" display. Visitors can also explore acres of woodland, spotting plants and wildlife. |
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