Huddersfield National Mining Museum Reviews

“We visited the National Mining Museum in Huddersfield...”

Written on: 09/05/2002 by Richard.

We visited the National Mining Museum in Huddersfield on a Bank Holiday and had a thoroughly enjoyable time. The museum has recently received Lottery funding and is expanding. In the meanwhile access is absolutely free. The museum is an original disused coal mine. There is an interesting exhibition area and various buildings and areas to look around. The high point is riding down to the original mine using a modified 'cage'. During this trip you can really get a feel for the cramped... (read more)