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The Woodhorn Engineering Challenge
Design and build a model transport system to move coal up and down a mine shaft, for KS2 pupils.
Dates
Until 17 July 2026
Booking information
Contact our learning team on learningnld@northeastmuseums.org.uk for enquiries and bookings for this workshop.
Workshop summary
Students work in teams to design and build a model transport system to move coal up and down a mine shaft in our D&T linked workshop. They will test and modify their designs before demonstrating them to the class. During your visit find out how this was done in real life at Woodhorn Colliery.
Suitable for KS2 pupils.
