# Somerset Coalfield Life at Radstock Museum — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info

> Discover the heritage of North Somerset's mining past through fascinating exhibits and artefacts at this engaging local museum, where snacks and facilities make for a comfortable family visit.

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# Somerset Coalfield Life at Radstock Museum

Waterloo Road

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**In short:** Somerset Coalfield Life at Radstock Museum is a museum in Radstock, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 49 Google reviews.

Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places

## About Somerset Coalfield Life at Radstock Museum

Discover the heritage of North Somerset's mining past through fascinating exhibits and artefacts at this engaging local museum, where snacks and facilities make for a comfortable family visit.

## What's nearby

- Rebecca's Flower Shop next door
- The Radstock Hotel next door
- Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses next door
- Hope House Surgery next door

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

## Good to know

### Parking

- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Free street

### Accessibility

- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet

Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.

## Photos

Photos via Google

## Opening hours

**Monday** Closed

**Tuesday** 2:00 – 5:00 PM

**Wednesday** 2:00 – 5:00 PM

**Thursday** 2:00 – 5:00 PM

**Friday** 2:00 – 5:00 PM

**Saturday** 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

**Sunday** Closed

Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.

## What visitors say

[Malcolm Petfield](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/101498597541416228529/reviews) ★★★★★

I really enjoyed visiting this museum. Definitely worth a visit as you get to see what it might have been like all those years ago working on a coal mine. All staff were fantastic 👍🏻

· via Google

[Glen H](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/112160334496715115593/reviews) ★★★★★

My husband and I loved this little museum and spent an enjoyable morning looking at the exhibits. It encompasses more than just the local coal mines. The living conditions of the miners and their families are covered in detail. It also depicts the trades associated with mining. All in all a very pleasant experience and cheap too.(£6 each for yearly ticket). Our only regret being the cafe was closed, could have murdered a coffee at the end of our visit. We will be returning. (30/10/21.)

· via Google

[Lady Katie Thayer](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/113712567992100433218/reviews) ★★★★★

Visited just over a hour before closing so couldn't get to spend to much time looking at everything so will be returning as tickets are valid for 1 year. As I arrived I got my ticket and entered the museum wear I was greeted by a really friendly member of staff who told me a bit about the museum and what they have on display and wear each display is. There is everything from the history of printing, mineing and iron working there is even a little shop showing what you would have found in one and how things looked which is really interesting to see compaird to how things look now. This is a great museum with lots to see and able to learn so much from here. This museum had a café and small shop. There is toilets here. There is step free access to the museum but from what I could see it's only to the ground floor. I really hope to return very soon and spend more time looking around.

· via Google

[Stewart Robertson](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/118071220778458971534/reviews) ★★★★★

This is an astoundingly good museum. There is so much knowledge accumulated here and they do a great job of presenting it without going academic. They have good challenges for kids too. I've been several times and taken a range of people there. It's a great insite to past lifestyles, local coal mining, geology, railways and canals.

· via Google

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## At a glance

**Address** Waterloo Road, Radstock, BA3 3EP [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.2930835%2C-2.4472009)

**Category** Museums & Galleries

**Guest rating** 4.6 / 5 (49 reviews)

**Suitable for** All Ages

**Setting** Indoor

**Good for children** Yes

**Toilets on site** Yes

**Destination** Radstock

[More attractions in Radstock](https://staycation.co.uk/radstock/attractions)

★ 4.6 (49 reviews)

[Visit official website](https://www.radstockmuseum.co.uk?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction)

[01761 437722](tel:01761437722)

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### Quick Facts

**Destination** Radstock

**Postcode** BA3 3EP

**Plus Code** 9C3V7HV3+64

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## Quick answers

### What are the opening hours of Somerset Coalfield Life at Radstock Museum?

Somerset Coalfield Life at Radstock Museum is open Mon closed; Tue–Fri 2pm–5pm; Sat 11am–5pm; Sun closed (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).

### Is Somerset Coalfield Life at Radstock Museum any good?

Somerset Coalfield Life at Radstock Museum is rated 4.6 out of 5 from 49 Google reviews.

### Is Somerset Coalfield Life at Radstock Museum good for children?

Yes, Somerset Coalfield Life at Radstock Museum is listed as good for children.

### Is Somerset Coalfield Life at Radstock Museum indoors or outdoors?

Somerset Coalfield Life at Radstock Museum is indoors, so it works on a rainy day.

### What ages is Somerset Coalfield Life at Radstock Museum suitable for?

Somerset Coalfield Life at Radstock Museum suits all ages.

### Is Somerset Coalfield Life at Radstock Museum wheelchair accessible?

Somerset Coalfield Life at Radstock Museum has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet.

### Is there parking at Somerset Coalfield Life at Radstock Museum?

Yes: paid car park and free street parking.

### How do I contact Somerset Coalfield Life at Radstock Museum?

Call Somerset Coalfield Life at Radstock Museum on +44 1761 437722.

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