Surprisingly interesting for younger people, my 10 year old daughter descibed it as 'brilliant', and 14 year old boy enjoyed the tour and interactives. Top marks to our guide ('Glasshopper') who was informative while keeping the youngsters amused. Many so called 'attractions' could learn a lot from this place. more

Don't let the title of the attraction put you off; this is a fantastic family day out. We were there for 5 hours plus with our 9 year old; he loved it! The trip undergound is the highlight, and the excellent guide gave a real insight into a coal mining life underground over the years. It was a real education... more

It's not often that you come away from any museum pondering the entire history of the industrial basis of Britain, thinking about how almost everything we take for granted in this day and age is based on the blood, sweat and tears of people who worked in dreadful conditions underground. The underground tour of a real coal pit gives a... more

What a fantastic day out. The trip 140m down a mine was worth the journey alone. Nice to see the horses/ponys. The kids loved it. Very informative. You will not be disapointed. Tour with real miners is very interesting, some good tales. more

the national coal mining museum for England is based at a former working colliery near Wakefield and has a fascinating underground tour as well as some great surface exhibitions and is set in lovely countryside. Great for picnics in the Summer. more