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Looking at the Landscape
19 January 2013 to 01 June 2013
Taken from the permanent collections, this wide ranging exhibition explores topographical and landscape painting and maps featuring local area. Usual opening times. Usual gallery price applies. 01530 278444.
Treasure! Shedding Light on Leicestershire's Past
23 March 2013 to 03 November 2013
What is Treasure? Find out in this exhibition which brings together all of Leicestershire's treasure finds for the first time and explores the work of the Portable Antiquities Scheme in recording these precious objects for future generations. Discover the work of the County's amateur and professional archaeologists and view fascinating objects from all periods, including sparkling secret hoards and the famous Hallaton Treasure. Normal opening hours. Please see website or contact the ticket office for further details.
Beam Engine
25 May 2013
An opportunity to see our 3 beam engines in working order in the Transport, Engineering & Extractive Gallery. Please see website or contact the ticket office for further details. 01530 278444.
Demonstrations at 10.30am, 11.00am & 2.00 pm.
Colliery Tours
25 May 2013 to 31 May 2013
Take a fascinating colliery tour with former mine workers who describe in gritty detail what it was like to work in a mine. Please see website or contact the ticket office for further details. 01530 278444.
Tours at 11.15am, 12.45pm & 2.30 pm.
Exhibition of the Embroiderers' Guild
25 May 2013 to 29 June 2013
Exhibition of the Embroiderers' Guild (East Midlands) A display of the varied work of the Embroiderers' Guild. Normal opening hours. Please see website or contact the ticket office for further details. 01530 278444.
Taking the Plunge
25 May 2013 to 11 May 2014
Showcasing the history of men's and women's swimwear, the displays will chart the development of swimwear from the health promoting properties of sea bathing in the 1890's, to examining the changing attitudes of sunbathing in the 1920's, through to the booming swimwear industry created by the affordable package holidays that began in the 1960's and 1970's. It will also explore the fabric technologies that have helped to create modern swimwear used by both amateur and competitive swimmers.
Normal gallery prices apply. Normal opening hours. 01530 278444
Train Rides
28 May 2013 to 30 May 2013
Visitors can travel on a restored 1960's passenger coach on a short trip from the heart of the former mine into the heart of Coalville. The coach is pulled by "pit" - Snibston's Hunslet diesel colliery shunting loco. Trains will run every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during school holidays and every Bank Holiday Monday. All dates are subject to availability and may be cancelled at short notice. Please see website or contact the ticket office for further details. 01530 278444.
Colliery Tours
01 June 2013 to 02 June 2013
Take a fascinating colliery tour with former mine workers who describe in gritty detail what it was like to work in a mine. Please see website or contact the ticket office for further details. 01530 278444.
Tours available at 11.15am, 12.45pm & 2.30pm.
Colliery Tours
01 June 2013 to 30 September 2013
Join former miners for a guided tour of these nationally-important colliery buildings and hear stories about working life underground.
Saturday / Sunday and Bank Holidays 11.15am, 12.30pm and 2.45pm.
Adults £2.30. Children £1.50. 01530 278444.
Mad Dog McRae
07 June 2013
From 19:30
Mad Dog McRae blend a unique mixture of folk rock, pop, gypsy jazz, bluegrass and 'shake your ass' music. From self-penned songs of adventure, drinking, love and life, to traditional songs of gypsies, fairies, legless pirates and black flies - Mad Dog never fail to capture their audience with their infectious songs.
Pre-booking advisable. £10.00 advance and £12.00 on the door. Tickets also available online. 01530 278444.
Colliery Tours
08 June 2013 to 09 June 2013
Take a fascinating colliery tour with former mine workers who describe in gritty detail what it was like to work in a mine. Please see website or contact the ticket office. 01530 278444.
Tours at 11.15am, 12.45pm & 2.30pm.
Haunted Heritage
14 June 2013
Curious about the paranormal and want to find out more? Join a fascinating evening and discover what goes on in Snibston when all is seemingly quiet, including light supper.
Adults only. Pre-booking essential. £35.00. 01530 278444
The Martin Harley Band
14 June 2013
From 19:30
Martin Harley is a phenomenally talented guitarist, singer and songwriter who fronts the highly praised UK-based acoustic trio - The Martin Harley Band.
Pre-booking advisable. £10.00 advance. £12.00 on the door. Tickets also available online. 01530 278444.
Colliery Tours
15 June 2013 to 16 June 2013
Take a fascinating colliery tour with former mine workers who describe in gritty detail what it was like to work in a mine. Please see website or contact the ticket office for further details. 01530 278444.
Tours at 11.15am, 12.45pm & 2.30pm.
Colliery Tours
22 June 2013 to 23 June 2013
Take a fascinating colliery tour with former mine workers who describe in gritty detail what it was like to work in a mine. Please see website or contact the ticket office for further details. 01530 278444.
Tours at 11.15am, 12.45pm & 2.30pm.
Colliery Tours
29 June 2013 to 30 June 2013
Take a fascinating colliery tour with former mine workers who describe in gritty detail what it was like to work in a mine. Please see website or contact the ticket office for further details. 01530 278444.
Tours at 11.15am, 12.45pm & 2.30pm.
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