TheMuseum is open Wednesday to Sunday 9.45am – 5pm / Free Entry (Our adventure playground will be closed from Friday, 17 October to Thursday, 23 October)
Following further negotiations with UNISON,industrial action, largely affecting our Underground Tours, is confirmed to take place until Thursday 9 November. Although Underground Tours will be unavailable during this period, theMuseum Remains Open, and continues to share the important history of coal mining with our visitors. Read the full statement here and FAQs.
Mining was a dangerous business. There were risks of flooding, roof falls, accidents with machinery and even explosions. Miners worked together and relied on each other for safety and at times rescue.