October Half Term
Looking to get creative and crafty this autumn? Then join us for lots of fun family activities, walks, train rides and more!
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What’s On:
Sat 26 Oct -
Sun 3 Nov (closed Mon & Tue)
Makers’ Shed - Wed-Sun (11.30am-3.30pm) 4-12 yrs
Get creative at this art workshop! Paint or draw a portrait and add it to to our collage. FREE, Drop in
Striking Stories - Wed-Sun
(11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm & 2.30pm) 7+ yrs (The Hub)
Meet Uncle Fred or Auntie Brenda for an interactive storytelling session. FREE, Drop in
Horsekeeper Talks - Wed-Sun, all ages
Visit Eric, Ernie, Finn and Bud. Join us for our Horsekeeper talks at 12pm and see what they have to eat at 2.30pm. FREE
Pithead Baths Explore - Wed-Sun (12pm) all ages
Discover the daily routines of miners, from the start to the end of their day, in this fun family tour! FREE
STEAM Club - Sun 20 Oct
(11am-12.30pm & 2pm-3.30pm) £7 per child, 11-16 yrs
Calling all budding scientists! Join us for the citizen science survey Earthworm Watch, and help create new data about earthworms.
Wacky Wednesday Welly Walk - Wed 23 Oct (10.15am-11.15am) £5 per child, under 5s
Grab your wellies, we’re off on a Wacky Wednesday Welly Walk! Join us on a magical treasure hunt and take part in nature-themed crafts and stories.
Family Lantern Workshops - Wed 30, Thu 31, Fri 1 Nov
(11am-12.30pm & 2pm-3.30pm) £10 per family ticket (4 people)
Get creative by making a large statement light-up scenescape! Be part of our lantern parade (Sun 24 Nov) and Light Up Festival with your colourful creation.
Caphouse Creators, Halloween Cat Crafts - Sun 3 Nov (11am-12.30pm & 2pm-3.30pm) £7 per child, 7-12 yrs
Make terrifyingly good textile cats. Discover the role of cats in the coal mines and try needle felting techniques.
Tours:
Underground Tours - Wed-Sun (10am-3.30pm)
£7.50 per person
Descend 140m underground and discover 180 years of history with a captivating former miner. Book in advance via our website.
Why’s Our Water Pumpkin Orange? - Sat 26 Oct (1.30pm)
Take a family walk and find out how we pump and purify orange mine water.
Hope Pit Explore - Sun 27 Oct (12.30pm)
Explore the buildings of Hope Pit and take a fun look at the vehicles and machinery.