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National Coal Mining Museum.

The National Coal Mining Museum for England is located at Caphouse Colliery on the western edge of the Yorkshire coalfield and provides a great day out with a unique opportunity to travel 140 metres underground down one of Britain's oldest working mines. In addition to the Underground Tour you can also visit Hope Pit, Museum Exhibitions, the Ponies and the Nature Trail on this 17 acre site.

Address:
National Coal Mining Museum,
Caphouse Colliery,
New Road,
Overton,
Wakefield,
Yorkshire WF4 4RH
Website: www.ncm.org.uk

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