National Coal Mining Museum for England
Caphouse Colliery, Overton,Wakefield. WF4 4RH
Tel: 01924 848806
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. There is ample free car and coach parking for Museum visitors.
Public Transport
Bus services run within easy walking distance of the Museum. From Wakefield or Huddersfield, the Yorkshire Traction 232 bus stops at the Reindeer pub with a short walk to the Museum.
The nearest mainline railway station is Wakefield Westgate.
