Museums · North East England
Durham Mining Museum
In or near Spennymoor.
Durham Mining Museum — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Donald Brydon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Bishop Auckland · 6.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Durham Mining Museum is a museum located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Durham Mining Museum is located in the Scottish Lowlands, postcode DL16. This museum focuses on the history and heritage of coal mining in the region, showcasing various artefacts and exhibits related to the industry. It serves as a resource for understanding the socio-economic impact of mining in Durham and its surrounding areas.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6983, -1.6028
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Spennymoor
- Postcode
- DL16 6DG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor
- Nearest railway station
- Bishop Auckland — 6.7 km
- Official site
- www.dmm.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/1853544334 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Durham Mining Museum?
- Durham Mining Museum is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL16 6DG), in the parish of Spennymoor.
- What is Durham Mining Museum?
- Durham Mining Museum — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Durham Mining Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL16 6DG.
- How do I get to Durham Mining Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL16 6DG.