Had a free day and spent it walking around here. Felt I had not wasted the day and learnt a lot. Guides very good. More

This is a visit that we had been talking about for a long time, but eventually, persuaded by Australian visitors, we went. It is not for the claustrophibic, as you go down in a cage 20 people ( it looked as though it would take 8 comfortably) An ex miner gives you an hours tour, including safety features. I have... More

Super place to visit and to see the history, especially if you have children who will be fascinated. Staff excellent. Good food as well and reasonable. More

The museum was well sign-posted from the motorway and there was ample parking. The tour is well-worth it to get an insight into mining life from the 1890s to the 1990s. The excitement builds as you queue up, chose your hard hat and get given your lighting equipment before you descend down the original lift into the depths of the... More

Fantastic day out makes you open your eyes to how hard them Men Women and Children worked. The Tour is a must and the tour guide was very entertaining (Ian) Said things how they were but also felt at ease too, i was actually scared before going down. More

Make sure you you make the 'decent' brings to life a 'miners life underground. More

just one of the pits she couldn't close its all here More

This is a good place. There are working lifts underground with ex coal miners operating them and you get a real feel of what it would be like to have been there when it was an operating mine. Shame it has gone really (apart from the pollution) as the mines held communities together. The museum demonstrates this very clearly. Meaningful. More

Allow plenty of time for your visit as there is lots to see including interactive exhibits. Our grandsons age 6 and 3yrs loved it especially the ponies! We booked an underground tour as you dont pay but do have to register for a time. Grandma had to stay on top with the 3yr old as you have to be 5... More