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Working down the pit
Contact for bookingsWorking down the pit is a great introduction to coal mining for KS1 and 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
Get dressed for a day of hard work down the pit. Experience the darkness and cramped conditions as you crawl through a tunnel. Discover the tools that miners used to work and stay safe underground. Find out what it was really like digging for coal at Woodhorn Colliery.
Working down the pit is a great introduction to coal mining for KS1 and KS2 pupils.
