Apedale Heritage Centre

14/06/2026

Our next Extended Tour is Bassey Mine on July 4th at 10:30 AM and 1:30pm ⛏️

Book your spot now at https://www.apedale.co.uk/see-and-do/extended-mine-tours/

And remember, our regular tours run every weekend—no booking needed!

Our extended tours are back, and we now have two tours that take you into areas of the mine that the standard tours don’t reach. These tours are a bit more demanding that our standard tour so is only for the adventurous, and you can expect to get a bit dirty! On extended tour days there will be t

03/06/2026

🌟 It's Volunteers' Week! 🌟

Volunteers' Week is an annual celebration of the incredible contribution volunteers make to communities across the country.

At the Apedale Heritage Centre, every member of our team is a volunteer, giving their time, skills, and enthusiasm to help preserve and share the area's rich industrial heritage.

If you have some spare time and would like to get involved, we'd love to hear from you. Take a look at our volunteering page to discover the many ways you can help:
https://www.apedale.co.uk/about-us/volunteering/

Volunteering can bring many benefits, from meeting new people and building confidence to learning new skills and supporting your wellbeing.

Join us and help keep local history alive! ⛏️🏛️

29/05/2026

We were closed today due to a water leak. Thanks to the efforts of our volunteers, and the plumber and electrician who came to our aid, we will be opening as usual tomorrow (Sat 30th May) at 10:30am.

29/05/2026

UPDATE: We will be open as usual tomorrow, Saturday 30th May.

Due to a water leak in the café overnight we are closed today, Friday 29th May. Hopefully we will be able to get this fixed and cleaned up as soon as possible, stay tuned for updates!

19/05/2026

15/05/2026

Join us on June 6th for our next Extended Mine Tour. Book your tickets now: www.apedale.co.uk/see-and-do/extended-mine-tours/

You can also explore the mine on our regular weekend tours — no advance booking needed!

09/05/2026

15/04/2026

Join us tomorrow, Thursday 16 April at 2.30pm for our latest local history film show. The Pitfall documentary brings together ex-miners to share their experiences of life in local coal mines. The area’s 20th Century economic and cultural landscape relied heavily on its 6 major pits which powered the local iron and pottery industries. The film captures mining history and heritage through testimonies, stories and images as well as expert contributions. It builds understanding and respect for both older people as former workers and members of the former mining community, and for the role that the mining industry played in our area. Tickets are £5.50 and you can book here -
https://www.ticketsource.com/brampton-museum/film-show-pitfall/e-jozlkb
or by calling us on 01782 919705.

14/04/2026

Our next Extended Mine Tour takes place on May 9th at 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM, a fantastic chance to explore deeper into the mine and learn more about its fascinating industrial past.
🎟️ Secure your place here: https://www.apedale.co.uk/see-and-do/extended-mine-tours/
And don’t forget, our regular mine tours run every weekend, and you don’t need to book in advance!

Our extended tours are back, and we now have two tours that take you into areas of the mine that the standard tours don’t reach. These tours are a bit more demanding that our standard tour so is only for the adventurous, and you can expect to get a bit dirty! On extended tour days there will be t

28/03/2026

More info - https://avlr.org.uk/event/cadeby-light-railway-day

Getting ready for Cadeby day.