Mine Guide talking to children wearing orange overalls and hard hat
Journey 140m underground

Discover 180 years of history.

Go Underground
Visitors on a Screens Tour wearing hard hats and raising their arms and laughing
Delve Deeper

Enjoy special events, workshops, performances and more.

See What's On
Child smiling on a zipwire
Stay and Play

A great day out for all the family.

Plan Your Visit
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Unearth the Unexpected

Discover 180 years of mining history. Find out about the people and communities at the heart of the industry and uncover how the miners lived at work and play. Explore acres of woodland, spotting plants and wildlife and find out how the excess water from the mine is cleaned and pumped back into a local river. Then let off some steam in our Adventure Playground!

Highlights

For Kids
Santa Underground
Santa Underground
23 Nov 24 - 24 Dec 24
For Adults
Poetry Anthology Launch
Poetry Anthology Launch
09 Nov 24
Events
Light Up Festival
Light Up Festival
22 Nov 24 - 24 Nov 24
For Kids
Toy Swap
Toy Swap
01 Dec 24 - 15 Dec 24
We visited every area, and I’ve never met so many passionate and knowledgeable people in one place - we both learned so much!
Bethany H.