National Coal Mining Museum for England (Wakefield) Reviews
Newest Review: ... from its seams for demonstration purposes. Outside the building there is a large car park (no parking charges) and the main entrance is clearly visible from here but there are also several other buildings scattered around. I'd suggest that you head straight for the main entrance rather than wandering around as this way you can follow a logical route. Immediately inside the entrance there is a reception desk and a gift shop. If you want to book on the underground tour then you need to register at the reception. There is no charge for this but you need a ticket as only a maximum of 20 people can go on each tour. The tour lasts al... more
Customer National Coal Mining Museum for England (Wakefield) Reviews (1)
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When I was growing up in Sheffield life was pretty much dictated by two main industries - the steelworks and the coal mines. My father worked all his life in the steelworks and my mother's side of the family were miners. A few years ago the Magna Centre opened in Rotherham to celebrate the regions steelwork history so it only seems fair that we should also have a museum dedicated to the mining industry. The Magna Centre occupies the site of a former steelworks and likewise the National Museum of Coal Mining occupies the site of a former colliery. I visited the National Coal Mining Museum on the morning of Saturday 2nd April 2011. It is about a 20 mile drive ... Read the complete review
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