Snibston

Ashby Road
Coalville
Leicestershire
LE67 3LN

Tel: +44 (0)1530 278 444
+44 (0)1530 813 256
Fax: +44 (0)1530 813301
Email: snibston@leics.gov.uk
Web: Attraction's Own Web Site

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Snibston is set on the site of a former colliery and consists of an award winning interactive museum, scheduled ancient colliery buildings, the Century Theatre, and a one hundred acre country park and nature reserve. The museum displays a diverse and rich collection of historic objects telling the story of technology and design and how it has affected everyday life from the past to the present day, and the future.

Come and see the amazing selection of historic and contemporary costumes in the Fashion Gallery.

Join real life miners on a tour of the colliery and experience what it was like to work underground.

Take a ride on our diesel locomotive and get creative with our holiday activities.

Explore the country park and spot wildlife in the Grange Nature Reserve.

Browse the art in the free community gallery, or catch a play at the Century Theatre.

Free parking, gift shop, full disabled access.

Please see the website for further details. Some activities incur an additional charge.
Opening Times
(2011 times)
April to September: (daily) 10.00am - 5.00pm.
October to March: Monday - Friday 10.00am - 3.00pm, Sat & Sun 10.00am - 5.00pm.

Admission Charges
(2011 prices)
See the Snibston website for the most up-to-date prices, offers and discounts.


Directions
Snibston is located on the edge of Coalville town centre on the A511, just 4 miles from Junction 22 of the M1 and Junction 13 of the A42/M42.It is clearly signed on all major approach routes.
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Snibston Postcode for SatNav: LE67 3LN

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