Thank you for choosing to book using our online booking system. It's a simple and fully secure process, giving you peace of mind and immediate booking confirmation. To use this service, you will need a credit / debit card. To proceed with your online booking, please select the required visit then click the Book now button. Please note anyone under the age of 5 is not allowed on our underground tour.There must be at least one adult for every five children going underground. For groups of 10 or more please call our group booking service on 01924 848806. If anyone in your party requires wheelchair access, please call us on 01924 848806 to discuss your needs.
Travel 140m underground and discover 180 years of history with a charismatic former miner.
Travel 140m underground to join Santa in his unique and atmospheric underground grotto where he will be waiting to meet a few select children.
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Please ensure you book an adult ticket.
Enjoy the shades, sights and sounds of the countryside around and beyond the museum in this two hour circular walk, down local roads and country lanes (with some inclines).
7 - 12 year olds are invited to get creative at our hands-on monthly club, working with authentic materials to learn practical techniques!
Calling all 11-16 year olds! Join us for our hands-on monthly STEAM Club. Enjoy a creative twist on your STEM subjects using authentic materials to explore the skills behind mining.
Join poet Sarah Wimbush for the launch of her new book ‘STRIKE’. A Q&A and book signing will follow.
Play and learn with your under 5's! Join us as we explore one of our fun weekly themes through storytelling, activities, singing and crafts.
Maurice the Miner is struggling to get his Christmas decorations ready in time! Can you help? Join us for a morning of songs, stories, crafts and special performances!
Are you a creative person? Do you enjoy trying new things? Join us for an uplifting afternoon every Friday, no previous experience needed.
Be inspired by the Art Collection of the National Coal Mining Museum with our exciting Adult Art Workshops.
Home Educators are always welcome at the National Coal Mining Museum. Every month you can get a deeper understanding of the museum with our specially tailored workshops.