October Half Term

Half-term events at the National Coal Mining Museum for England, 24 October to 1 November.

The National Coal Mining Museum for England is running a season of events for October half term, from 24 October to 1 November 2026. The museum's website doesn't go into detail on what the individual half-term activities will be, so it's best to check the museum's What's On listings nearer the time for the specific line-up. Entry to the museum itself is free, and it's normally open Wednesday to Sunday. The site includes woodland to explore and an adventure playground alongside the exhibitions and collections on mining history.

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National Coal Mining Museum for EnglandFree entry to a 42 acre former colliery, with the real draw being a guided trip 140 metres underground.Wakefield · Free entry · accessible toilet · allergy aware · bike parkingSee full listing →