Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
National Coal Mining Museum
In or near Crigglestone.
National Coal Mining Museum — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Stephen Craven — 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
- Ravensthorpe · 4.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
National Coal Mining Museum is a museum located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The National Coal Mining Museum offers an insight into 180 years of mining history, showcasing the lives of miners and their communities. Visitors can explore the museum's extensive grounds, including woodland areas, and engage in various activities such as underground tours and special events.
Place summary
The National Coal Mining Museum is located in Yorkshire, postcode WF4. It is dedicated to the history and heritage of coal mining in the UK, offering insights into the industry's impact on society. The museum features preserved mining equipment and exhibits that explore the lives of miners and their communities.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6440, -1.6188
- District
- Wakefield
- Parish
- Sitlington
- Postcode
- WF4 4RH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ossett and Denby Dale
- Nearest railway station
- Ravensthorpe — 4.3 km
- Opening
- We-Su 09:45-16:00
- Official site
- www.ncm.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/249355163 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is National Coal Mining Museum?
- National Coal Mining Museum is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode WF4 4RH), in the parish of Sitlington.
- What is National Coal Mining Museum?
- National Coal Mining Museum — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to National Coal Mining Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Ravensthorpe, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode WF4 4RH.
- How do I get to National Coal Mining Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Ravensthorpe, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WF4 4RH.