National Coal Mining Museum for England
Address
Caphouse Colliery,
New Road, Overton,
Wakefield,
WF4 4RH,
New Road, Overton,
Wakefield,
WF4 4RH,
Phone
01924848806
Website
Email
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.
Journey 140m underground and discover 180 years of mining history.
National Coal Mining Museum for England aims to keep coal mining alive by collecting and preserving the industry’s rich heritage, creating enjoyable and inspiring ways to learn for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities.
NCM Museum for England is located at Caphouse Colliery, on the western edge of the Yorkshire coalfield, where mining has been carried out for centuries.
