Why's Our Water Orange?

A themed tour at the National Coal Mining Museum looking at why mine water runs orange.

This is a one-off themed tour at the National Coal Mining Museum for England, called "Why's Our Water Orange?", running on 24 October 2026. The museum's listing gives the title and date but doesn't go into detail about the format or content beyond that it's a tour exploring the topic of mine water. The museum itself has free entry and is open Wednesday to Sunday. Note that the museum's Underground Tours are currently closed and due to reopen soon, so this tour should not be assumed to go underground unless confirmed on booking.

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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 →