Christmas at Caphouse

🎄 Seasons Greetings! Travel 140m underground to find Santa in his atmospheric grotto, join our Lantern Parade and see Caphouse lit-up, plus enjoy a fun-filled programme of events over the Christmas period. 🎄

Light Up Festival 
Fri 22, Sat 23 & Sun 24 November
Free entry, more details here

Experience the magic of our Light Up Festival. Dazzling lights. Amazing illumination. Tasty food & drink. Fantastic family fun and festive shopping. Unmissable Lantern Parade finale, Sunday 5pm.

🎅 Santa Underground
Sat 23 Nov 2024 – Tue 24 December
£13-14 per child (£10-11 per adult), pre-bookable

Descend 140m underground to visit Santa in his one-of-a-kind, enchanting grotto. Will you make his naughty or nice list? Good children will receive a gift and a certificate, while those on the naughty list might just find coal in their stocking…

Underground Tours
Wed-Sun, 10am-3.20pm
£7.50 per person, pre-bookable

Descend 140m underground and discover 180 years of history with a captivating former miner.

Caphouse Creators (7-12 yrs)
Sun 1 December
11am-12.30pm & 2pm-3.30pm
£7 per child, pre-bookable

Craft a festive rag rug wreath using pre-loved fabrics to create a unique Christmas decoration that can be cherished for years to come.

☃ Wacky Wednesday Christmas Special (Under 5s)
Wed 11 December
£5 per child, pre-bookable

Play and learn with your pre-schoolers through Christmas-themed interactive storytelling, activities, singing and crafts. Oh and if you’ve been good, a very special guest may be swinging by to say hello..!

📚 Christmas Storytelling
Weekends until Sun 22 December, Free, 11.30am, 1pm, 1.30pm, 2pm & 2.30pm
(Mon 23 Dec – frequent performances until 2.30pm, Tue 24 Dec – frequent performances until 1.30pm)

Join Peggy and Frank as they chat about Christmases past and host parlour games in Parkinson’s Yard.

🎁 Makers’ Shed
Every weekend (Saturday & Sunday) – Until Sun 22 December, Free, 11.30am – 3.30pm
(Mon 23 Dec – 11am-3pm, Tue 24 Dec, 10.30am-1pm)

Get crafty this Christmas and make your own festive decorations.

Toy Swap
Sun 1 to Sun 15 December
10am-5pm

Join us to spread the Christmas spirit! Bring any unwanted, good quality toys, games or books to the Museum and swap them for a new to you gift.

Horsekeeper Talks
School holidays and weekends, Free Drop-in
Pony Discovery Centre

Visit Eric, Ernie, Finn and Bud. Join us for our Horsekeeper talks at 12pm, see what they are fed at 2.30pm.

Tours:

Pithead Baths Explore
Wed-Sun, 12pm, Free
Meet at Pithead Baths

Discover the daily routines of miners, from the start to the end of their day, in this fun family tour!

🚶 Heritage Walk
Thu 19 December
Free, 10am, pre-bookable

Enjoy a festive ramble? Fascinated by local heritage? Combine the two by joining our friendly guide in this 2-hour circular walk around the Museum. Discover shadows of the industry hidden in the landscape that may surprise you!

Festive treats are available from the Café and there will be chance to catch up on your Christmas shopping at the Museum Shop.

Other activities also include our Nature Trail, Discovery Spots and much more!

PLEASE NOTE: THE MUSEUM IS CLOSED MONDAYS & TUESDAYS