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SNAILBEACH RAILWAY

 

Visiting Snailbeach

 

Opening Times

Look here to check that the visitor centre is open!

 

This year we will be opening the visitor centre most Sundays during the summer.

In addition we will be open on Bank holiday Mondays and as a trial we will be open on Tuesdays in August.

 

Here you can see a collection of mining and history exhibits and watch a video about the mine.

There will be guided trips into Day Level which is next to the building.

Self guide leaflets are available (50p) which will help you to explore the rest of the site.

 

Sales

We have for sale some local history books and DVD productions

 

Video

A full listing of mining and historical video productions from IA Recordings

Including some about Snailbeach are available by clicking the link

 

CONTACT US

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Tour booking (including schools)

We now have a professionally produced Education Pack for schools and educational establishments. It includes information to help prepare risk assessments for visits

 

Visiting the site

 

Please park at the village hall and walk up to the buildings.

 

“There is limited disabled parking in front of the visitor centre”

 

Access is mostly on un-made pathways which may be muddy in places and suitable footwear is advised.

On some parts of the site there are steps and steep paths although there are alternative routes if required.

 

Children are welcome but should be closely supervised by a responsible adult at all times.

 

Around the site there are description boards which explain the processes.

 

Guided tours for groups and schools are available either weekends or during weekdays.

 These need to be pre-booked

 

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