About National Coal Mining Museum
Descend deep below ground at this fascinating working colliery where former miners guide you through pit shafts, then return to daylight for woodland walks and interactive exhibits above.
What's nearby
- Caphouse Colliery And Hope Pit 200m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
This is a great free museum exploring mining heritage across Yorkshire and the wider country. The kids loved exploring the exhibitions, interactive areas and dressing up and it had plenty to entertain the adults in our group too. It was a good weather day so we were able to explore the woodland area and pony stables as well as spending some time in the adventure playground. There weren't any guided tours or underground experiences available on the day we visited but there was still plenty to see. All of this was free - well worth an afternoon trip to come here.
· via Google
Really really good. Informative, and thoughtfully put out. The guides were great, Bob and Roy doing the pit head baths were superb. The right mix of information and light hearted delivery. Anyone with any interest in mining or local history should come here. Well worth the 90 minutes trip for us.
· via Google
We popped while passing but had the dog with us, so was told we can’t take dog inside, but the man at the entrance then said oh go on I will let you because she is so cute😂. So went in but wasn’t really of our interest, so just had a quick look around and left. Very helpful staff but think you need a n interest in the mining past to enjoy.
· via Google
Great day out round the coal mining museum brought back a some old memories my grandson found it very interesting ..staff very helpful food and drink very nice just make sure the pit is open if your going down the pit it was a training day when we went and you couldn't go down the mine
· via Google
Visitors say this museum offers engaging exhibitions, including underground tours led by knowledgeable ex-miners, and a large adventure playground for children. They also highlight the friendly and helpful staff, as well as the delicious food and good value at the cafe. Guests mention the free entry and parking, making it an excellent and educational family day out.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Caphouse Colliery, New Road, Overton, Wakefield, WF4 4RH Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 4.8 / 5 (4,512 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 0-12
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Wakefield