Where Can I Visit A Town That Still Has A Coal Mine?

Coal mining is still a live profession in the UK, and the biggest mining company, UK Coal, operates several ongoing deep mines located in Central and Northern England. The mines have substantial reserves and employ 4,000 people. It has also active surface mines and has received planning permission for a further 3 sites.

The deep mines are located in Ellington, Harworth, Kellingley, Maltby, Rossington, Thoresby and Welbeck. The surface mines are located in Hicks Lodge, Arkwright, Forge and Monument, Orgreave, Southfield, Stobswood and Maidens Hall.

The best way to visit a coal mine is in The National Coal Mining Museum for England. They provide a unique opportunity to travel 140 metres underground down one of Britain's oldest working mines, where models and machinery depict methods and conditions of mining from the early 1800's to the present.

Experienced local miners guide the tours around the underground workings and they will share their mining experiences with you. The tour lasts approximately one hour and each visitor is provided with a hat, belt and battery, so that the true atmosphere of working life underground is captured.


The visiting address is
National Coal Mining Museum
Caphouse Colliery
New Road
Overton
Wakefield
WF4 4RH

Tel: 01924 848806

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