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Apedale Heritage Centre

"Bringing Britain's Great Industries Back to Life"

Queens Award for Voluntary ServiceOur team of enthusiastic volunteers aim to preserve and record the history and industries of the Apedale Valley and the surrounding communities. Based at the site of a former coal mine, we offer authentic underground tours, complemented by our museum and café. The Apedale Valley Railway operates at the same site, adding to a great family visit. More info...

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  • Temporary Monday kitchen closure

    Temporary Monday kitchen closure

    From 22nd September our kitchen will be closed on Mondays, due to lack of cover for volunteer holidays.  We’ll be back to normal on 27th …[More...]
  • New book in stock

    New book in stock

    Just arrived in our shop, “North Staffordshire Coalfield Through Time” by local historian, Mervyn Edwards.  This book shows how locations related to the coal indsutry …[More...]
  • Mining lamp donation

    Mining lamp donation

    A big thanks to our friends at The Winsford Salt mines and Compass Minerals for the donation of 11 new cap lamps for our mining …[More...]