Somerset Coalfield Life at Radstock Museum
Radstock, Somerset and Bristol
About Somerset Coalfield Life at Radstock Museum
Somerset Coalfield Life at Radstock Museum
is home to the collection of the Radstock, Midsomer Norton and District Museum Society and celebrates the history and heritage of the former Somerset Coalfield.
Dedicated areas demonstrate the coalface and the miners hard, dangerous working conditions. Shop at the Co-op as miners wives did over 70 years ago, re-live the trepidation felt by the children in a strict Victorian Board School; see how the community life centred round the twin pleasures of the church and the pub.
Somerset Coalfield Life at Radstock Museum has many interactive and hands-on displays and plenty of guides to talk to plus there is a shop and tearoom that could tempt you during your visit too.
Opening Times
February to November
Tuesday to Friday 14:00 - 17:00
Saturday 11:00 - 17:00
Sunday 14:00 - 17:00
Pricing & Tickets
- Adult (18+-18+) : £7.00
- Child (6-15) : £3.00
All tickets are valid for one calendar year from date of purchase
Adults: £7.00Children: 6 – 15yrs: £3.00
Free admission for children aged 5 and under.Family Ticket: £15.00 (2 adults and 3 children).
Student concession (16+): £6.00
Senior concession (over 65 years): £6.00
We give a 50p discount for B&NES Discovery Card holders on individual tickets but this does not apply to Family tickets or group prices.
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