National Coal Mining Museum

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Address: Caphouse Colliery, New Road, Overton, Wakefield, WF4 4RH

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Opening times: Open Tuesday to Sunday - closed Mondays (except Bank Holidays). Apr-Oct 11am - 4pm. Nov-March 10:30am - 3:30pm

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Distance: Rural 45 acre site which includes a nature trail.

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Wheelchair/Pram friendly: Nature trail is along a gravel path.

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Additional activities: Adventure Playground, Pit Ponies, Colliery, On-Site Train (check website for date open), Blacksmith demonstration

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Parking and any fees: Free admission and free parking on site.

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Facilities and refreshment options: Museum Cafe and both indoor and outdoor picnic areas 

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Website link: www.ncm.org.uk/

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Walk link: N/A

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Map link: www.ncm.org.uk/downloads/245/P9709_-_NCM_Visitor_Map_NOV2017_print.pdf

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Events link: www.ncm.org.uk/whats-on

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Credit for recommendation to: May Norman