Charity: National Coal Mining Museum
National Coal Mining Museum
CONTACT:
Reception
TEL:
(01924) 848806
FAX:
Use E-mail Link
ADDRESS:
Caphouse Colliery, New Road, Overton, UK, WF4 4RH
LOCATION:
United Kingdom
CATEGORY:
Culture / Heritage
Explore Caphouse, a modern colliery that witnessed more than two hundred years of coal production. Journey 140m underground and discover 180 years of mining history. Find out about the people and communities at the heart of the industry and discover the life of a miner at work and play. Learn about the story of coal and how it changed our nation forever. Every tour ‘darn pit’ is led by an ex-miner with a ‘reyt’ broad accent and loads of experience under his somewhat heavy tool belt. He’ll unhand you of your ‘contraband’, and talk you through 180 years of mining, explaining why he has every right to tell you to ‘shut tha’ trap’ and when you are ‘done and dusted’ you can carry on exploring life above ground.
DATE ADDED:
25-09-2024