Summer@Pit

Date
Saturday 22nd July 2023
Time
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Organisation Name
National Coal Mining Museum
Location
National Coal Mining Museum
Caphouse Colliery, New Rd
Overton
West Yorkshire
WF4 4RH
West Yorkshire
About

Enjoy sunshine at the beach, explore the great outdoors, discover the Rescue! Stories from the mines and learn about today’s emergency services in a fun filled programme of events throughout the summer holidays.

EMERGENCY SERVICE VISITS

Meet representatives from the different emergency services every Friday throughout the school holidays. They include:

28 Jul – Red Cross

4 Aug – RNLI & Fire Service

11 Aug – Air Ambulance

18 Aug – Fire Service

25 Aug – RNLI & Police Dogs

1 Sep – Mountain Rescue

Science Show

Daily, Wed-Sun throughout the summer holidays

Free, drop-in

Join us for our exciting and entertaining Science Show! More information coming soon!

Makers’ Shed

Daily, Wed-Sun throughout the summer holidays

Free, drop-in

Get creative and crafty with our free activities exploring all-things Rescue! and emergency services.

Caphouse Creators Summer Special (7–12-year-olds)

Alternating weeks from 26 Jul – 25 Aug

£5 per child, pre-bookable here

7–12-year-olds are invited to get creative at our hands-on club, working with authentic materials to learn practical techniques!

STEAM Club Summer Holiday Special (9–16-year-olds)

Alternating weeks from 2 Aug – 1 Sep

£5 per child, pre-bookable here

Other activities also include the Nature Trail, Paddy Train (weather dependent), Blacksmiths Demonstrations, Horsekeeper talks and lots, lots more!

PLEASE NOTE: MUSEUM IS CLOSED MONDAYS & TUESDAYS

Summer Holidays: Helping Hands

 

For more information, including contact details, please visit the National Coal Mining Museum’s directory listing –

National Coal Mining Museum for England

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