Easter Holidays
Make this Easter unforgettable with a fun‑packed family adventure including rugby celebrations, creative workshops, panto magic and hands‑on history. Enjoy enchanting shows, Miniverse mania, and get creative with free crafts.
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. Led by a former miner you will travel through time and discover the incredible stories of coal mining through the centuries.
Makers’ Shed
Wed-Sun, 11.30am-3.30pm
Free, drop-in at Pony Discovery Centre, The Hub
Get crafty and create your mini-you and become part of Jason’s Community Miniverse art installation.
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.
Rugby Day
Saturday 28 March, 10am-4pm, free entry, find out more about Rugby Day
Join us for a fun-packed family event bursting with activities, fascinating heritage talks and displays, hands-on skills sessions, free creative crafts, and exclusive appearances from rugby stars and beloved mascots!
Easter Pantomime
Wednesday 1 April, 1pm and 4pm, Child Ticket: £15 (includes an Easter Egg), Adult Ticket: £10,
pre-bookable
Join Panto Ever After for their spectacular Easter Pantomime, Little Red Riding Hood. Packed with laughter, adventure, and a cast of unforgettable characters, this Easter treat is perfect for all the family.
Spring Scavenger Hunts
Wed 1, Fri 3, Wed 8 & Fri 10 April
10.30am-11.30am, pre-bookable
Spring is here! Join us in our Pit Wood for our spring scavenger hunts, discover the natural colours of the season.
Animating a Miniverse: Family Workshop
Wed 1, Thu 2, Fri 3, Wed 8, Thu 9, Fri 10 April,
11am-12.30pm, Learning Room 2, £10 per family, pre-bookable
Step into the wonderfully quirky world of Jason Wilsher-Mills as you craft your own fantastical mini-me to join his ever-growing Miniverse. Then bring your tiny character to life into a digital artwork.
The Big FREE Easter Pit Top Trail
Sunday 5 April 2026
Free, but booking essential
Hop into Easter and join us for a cracking adventure around our 42‑acre museum! Come and join us for our special FREE Easter Trail, searching for hidden eggs along the way. Each egg holds a letter, collect them all to reveal a mystery word.
The Fantastically Fun Minecraft-inspired Escape Room in a Box
Wednesday 8 April 10.30am and 1pm, £15 per family (Up to 2 adults & 1 child) + £5 per additional child, pre-bookable
Learning Space, The Hub (Session is suited for 7+ years)
Think you’ve got what it takes to crack the code? Experience our Minecraft-inspired Escape Room in a Box and put your skills to the test. Work as a team, solve clues, and see if you can problem-solve your way to victory before time runs out!
Geology Rocks!
Saturday 11 April, 10am-5pm, free entry, find out more about Geology Rocks
Unearth amazing rocks and fossils, marvel at unique shows and guided tours, and witness spectacular demonstrations, all with a roar-some twist that will delight adventurers of all ages.
Spring Bulb Wreath Workshop
Sunday 12 April, 11am, £37 per person, pre-bookable
Spring has sprung! Try your hand at creating a spring bulb wreath – experiment with a range of florals to create a stylish one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
Light Up Trail
Wed-Sun
Free, pick up at the Visitor Welcome Desk, The Hub
Explore the darkest corners of the Museum to discover the story of an adventurous pit pony.
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 dependent)
Look out for our friendly volunteers across the site who will be running interactive activities throughout the day.
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 Easter for a fantastic family day out, enjoy Horsekeeper talks and pony feeding, take a walk around our Nature Trail, explore discovery spots, and lots, lots more!
PLEASE NOTE: THE MUSEUM IS CLOSED ON MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS
