February Half Term
Experience incredible hands-on activities this February Half Term! Explore the great outdoors with our nature backpacks, see mining stories come to life, get creative with free crafts, and so much more.
Time Tunnel
Wed-Sun
£5.50 per child, £6.50 per adult, pre-booking advised
Be transported through the centuries as you are taken through almost 200 years of mining history thanks to state-of-the-art technology. You will travel through time and discover the incredible stories of coal mining through the centuries.
Tales of Coal, Care and Community Life
Wed-Sun, 11.30am-3pm
Free, Drop-in at Parkinson’s Yard, The Hub
Discover how welfare above ground gave miners and their families support, and a sense of belonging, through interactive storytelling.
Makers’ Shed
Wed-Sun, 11.30am-3.30pm
Free, drop-in at the Pony Discovery Centre
Unleash your creativity and join us for free craft activities inspired by the conservation of the Voysey chairs and table.
Horsekeeper Talks
Wed-Sun,
Free at Pony Discovery Centre
Visit Eric, Ernie, Finn and Al. Join us for our Horsekeeper talks at 12pm, see what they are fed at 2.30pm.
Discovery Spots
Wed-Sun, free, drop-in (volunteer dependant)
Look out for our friendly volunteers across the site who will be running interactive activities throughout the day.
Family Weaving Workshop
Wed 18, Thu 19, Fri 20 February, 11am-12.30pm
£10 per family (max 4 people), pre-bookable
Explore loom, circle, and stick weaving inspired by the beautifully woven seats and decorative emblems of our newly restored Voysey chairs and table, using tactile textiles to craft joyful creations for your living spaces.
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!
Visit us this half term for a fantastic family day out, take a walk around our Nature Trail, visit the Adventure Playground, enjoy delicious food in the café, explore discovery spots, and lots, lots more!
PLEASE NOTE: THE MUSEUM IS CLOSED ON MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS
