National Coal Mining Museum for England

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overview

Discover the life, history and culture of coal mining by exploring the museum’s permanent and temporary exhibitions, nature trail, meet the pit ponies and so much more above and below ground.

A private guided mine tour where delegates will experience the thrill of fastening their miners helmets and heading 140 metres underground can be included to your conference or event.

Located just minutes from the M1 (J39 or J40) and situated between Wakefield and Huddersfield, the museum is surrounded by beautiful countryside and sits in its own 45 acre grounds.

Offering flexible spaces, ample car parking and a truly dedicated team, The National Coal Mining Museum ensures that your meeting, event or conference is nothing short of first class.

Max Capacity: 220 / Meeting Rooms: 4

on site facilities

Heli-Pad, Marquee Space, Places of Interest, Wedding Licence

off site facilities

Tennis/Squash, Water Sports, Golf - 18 Hole

equipment

Fax, Photocopier, Internet Connection Cable, Overhead Projector, Video, Flipcharts, Lectern, Computer Equipment, Sound Equipment, LCD/Data Projector, PA System, Wi-Fi

restaurants

The Caphouse Cafe

bars

The Caphouse Suite Bar & Events Suite

parking facilities

• 250 Onsite Car parking spaces available at Free Per Day
• 5 Onsite Coach parking spaces available at Free Per Day

gallery

Room Layout

Layout Capacity

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Boardroom

72

Cabaret

120

Classroom

75

Dinner

160

Dinner dance

120

Reception

220

Theatre

220

Theatre with back projection

180

U-shape

53

Bedrooms

address

Caphouse Colliery, New Road,
Overton,
Wakefield,
Yorkshire,
WF4 4RH,
United Kingdom

directions

The National Coal Mining Museum is located on the A642 halfway between Wakefield and Huddersfield with easy sign-posted access from the M1.

From the North
Leave the M1 at junction 40 (A638) towards Wakefield, take the first right after the traffic lights (Broadway). The Malt Shovel pub will be on your right. At the end of Broadway turn right onto the A642 to Horbury and Huddersfield. Stay on this road for approx. 5 miles through Horbury Bridge and Middlestown. The Museum is on the right.

From the South
Leave the M1 at junction 38 (A637) and stay on this road through West Bretton and Flockton. At the roundabout at the Blacksmith’s Arms, take the third exit towards Horbury (A642). The Museum is about 2 miles from here on the left.

nearest airports

Leeds Bradford International Airport (16.3 miles)

Doncaster/ Sheffield - Robin Hood Airport (26.7 miles)

Manchester Airport (32.9 miles)

nearest motorways

• M1 JCT 38 (3.3 miles)
• M1 JCT 40 (4.1 miles)
• M1 JCT 41 (6.6 miles)

nearest train station

• Dewsbury (4.2 miles)
• Mirfield (4.2 miles)
• Wakefield Westgate (5.91 miles)

venue reviews

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  Tamsin Winstanley July 29, 2019
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  When was your event?
  

  June 2019

  What type of event did you book / attend?
  

  meeting

  What were your delegate / guest numbers?
  

  51-100

  It would be great to learn a little more and please do tell us about any team members that went the extra mile for you?
  

  Emma was great throughout the whole process from start to finish and it was an absolutely pleasure to work with her. She went above and beyond and always kept in touch. The only problem was it was a shame that Emma had to leave early, as Emily did not know the answer to our technical question - we wanted to turn up the volume in the main suite and Emily didn't know how to do this. Myself and the speaker worked it out. However, Emily and all the catering team were still very helpful.