There's a lot to fit in before lunch!

Woodhorn Colliery and the people who worked it were typical of a world that has vanished forever. So what was coal mining really like?

A Unique Time Travel Experience

Coal Town is a groundbreaking new exhibition. Through the eyes of the Ashington community, you’ll discover the true story of coal mining in Northumberland.
You’ll set off in 1918... walking to work... at one in the morning.

And as the decades fly by, you’ll encounter some fascinating folk.
They’ll take you into their homes... on picnics... marches...
even on strike.

You’ll cram into the ‘cage’ like a sardine.
Experience the joys of washday.
Learn to love leeks.
Discover the art of the ‘Proggy’.
And what grinding hardship does to people.

You’ll be amazed. You’ll be fascinated. You’ll be moved. Because this is one experience, you'll nivver forget!