Underground Tours-
new features added
Get kitted out with your hard hat and battery lamp, then descend 140m underground to discover the harsh realities of coal mining through the centuries…
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Digitised
Coal Magazine
Discover how this mid-twentieth century publication provided an entertaining link between the coalfields, mineworkers and their families…
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All Weather
Adventure
Come rain or shine, turn your day out into a unique adventure at NCMME! Whether it's 140m beneath the surface or exploring the galleries above ground, you’ll never be stuck for ideas!
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Dig deep & donate
your free time…
The Museum has a number of diverse volunteer roles for both skilled and enthusiastic individuals - view our latest vacancies and help us to ‘Keep the History of Coal Mining Alive’.
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What's on…
Half Term : Cultural Olympiad
School's Out for October half term and we're celebrating a Cultural Olympiad! There's lots of seasonal activities for all the family to enjoy together!
Lantern Trail & Fireworks Display
One mile enchanted walk for the whole family with spectacular firework finale. In aid of Forget Me Not Children's Hospice.
Santa Underground
Visit Santa in his underground grotto & get your Christmas off to a magical start.
Meet us at the coalface…
From our Blog
Volunteers in Conversation : Digital Collections
This month we're catching up with our Digital Collection Volunteers Tim and Alan.
Volunteers in Conversation : Hope Pit Explore
This month we've been catching up with two of our volunteers Garry and Dave as they reflect on...
Summer Holiday Tasters
Come along and try a couple of volunteer-led activities over the Summer Holidays and find out...