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National Coal Mining Museum

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This is a hands-on, or perhaps I should say, a hands-under museum. You descend 450 feet under the ground to experience for yourself the life of a miner from 1820 to the present day. Be warned: it gets cold underground; dress warmly and wear sturdy shoes. For the claustrophobic there are above ground displays and videos.
Caphouse Colliery, New Road, Overton, Wakefield, Yorkshire, England, WF4 4RH

About National Coal Mining Museum
Attraction Type: Museum
Location: between Wakefield and Huddersfield, on A642
Website: National Coal Mining Museum
Email: info@ncm.org.uk
Phone: 01924 848806
Fax: 01924 840694
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Abbey Cottage - 5.8 miles from National Coal Mining Museum Whitby, Yorkshire Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £235

Riverview Cottage - 7.7 miles from National Coal Mining Museum Pinwherry, Strathclyde Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £250

The Barn - 7.8 miles from National Coal Mining Museum Holmfirth, Yorkshire Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £375

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Heath Cottage Hotel - 3.4 miles from National Coal Mining Museum Dewsbury, Yorkshire Stay from: £40.00

Cedar Court Hotel - 3.6 miles from National Coal Mining Museum Wakefield, Yorkshire Stay from: £40.00

Holiday Inn Leeds Wakefield - 3.8 miles from National Coal Mining Museum Alverthorpe, Yorkshire Stay from: £39.00

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Elm Crest Guest House - 7.4 miles from National Coal Mining Museum Huddersfield, Yorkshire From: £35.00

Model Farm - 8.9 miles from National Coal Mining Museum Bradford, Yorkshire From: £30.00

St.Michael Guest House - 12.1 miles from National Coal Mining Museum Leeds, Yorkshire From: £28.00

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Batley
Tourist Information Centre
The Mill Discount Department Store
Bradford Road
Batley
Yorkshire
England
WF17 5LZ
Tel: 01924 423 172
Fax: 01924 446 096
Email: batley@ytbtic.co.uk
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