The annual Heritage Open Days are this weekend, a quick search on the website brings up a few mine related locations and some more industrial heritage sites spread around the country. Around me its mostly churches ;D

http://www.heritageopendays.org.uk 

Well you ARE a very angelic looking person.... :angel:

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haha oddily enough i have been to most of the local churches just to see some of the old architecture but i always seem to get a "whats he doing in here" look when i walk in :lol:

East Pool Mine at Pool, (between Redruth and Camborne on A370) is free entry for Heritage day on Saturday 13th. Its National Trust so normally charged entry, unless you are a member.

90 inch pumping engine with 52 1/2 ton beam on main site (static) and Michells whim across road running.:thumbsup:

http://www.heritagetrailsrct.co.uk/index.php/open-doors 

Rhondda Cynon Taf's much-loved museums, historic buildings and hidden gems will once again welcome thousands of visitors in September 2014 as part of the annual Open Doors programme.
Includes some mining interest:

Event 3: Rhondda Heritage Park
Details
Category: Open Doors 2014
Date: 13,20,27 September Time: 10am, 12pm & 2pm

A guided tour by an ex miner, including a visit ‘underground’ to experience what life was like as a coal miner. The tour normally incurs a charge but is offered FREE on Saturdays throughout September.
Grade II* listed buildings that were once Lewis Merthyr Colliery – now a heritage attraction including a visitor centre, gallery, cafe and gift shop.

Location & Directions
Rhondda Heritage Park Coedcae Road Trehafod, Rhondda Cynon Taf
Post code:CF37 2NP
Take the A470 to Pontypridd. At Pontypridd take the A4058 Rhondda Valleys and turn left when you reach Trehafod (brown signs).
Arriva train service to Trehafod Station. Stagecoach bus service to Trehafod.

Access Issues
Underground not suitable for wheelchairs. [That counts me out] Wear flat enclosed shoes – some rough ground.

Booking Essential: Call 01443 682036 to book.

Event 16: A History of Tower Colliery
Details
Category: Open Doors 2014
Date: 19 September 2014 Time: 10.30am
A fascinating talk about the history of the Tower Colliery in Hirwaun and plans for future regeneration. The event is organised in partnership with the Hirwaun History Society.
Location & Directions
Hirwaun Library, High Street, Hirwaun, CF44 9SW
Hirwaun Library is located in the centre of Hirwaun just off the High Street and is easily accessible by public transport. A car park is located adjacent to the library (CF44 9SW)
Access Issues
Hirwaun Library has wheelchair access and there is a level walk from the adjacent car park.
Enquiries: 01685 811144

Event 26: The Hetty Winding House
Details
Category: Open Doors 2014
Date: 27 September 2014 Time: 10am – 4pm
Please Note:- Event Subject to Confirmation. Call 01443 490748 after 1 September to confirm.
Colliery winding-engine house standing alongside the main Rhondda road near Hopkinstown, containing original steam winding-engine built in 1875. (Listed Grade 1 and Scheduled)
The engine-house will be open for guided visits, and the engine will be working on compressed air. This is now the only large steam-engine in Wales that is in working order. Volunteers who have restored the engine over the last 12 years will explain and demonstrate the machinery.
Location & Directions
The Hetty pit engine-house is alongside the A4058 between Hopkinstown and Trehafod, CF37 2PP
Rhondda buses from Pontypridd. Nearest railway station is Trehafod. Please park cars at Barry Sidings Country Park opposite.
Access Issues
Uneven and steep steps and rough ground surfaces.. Suitable footwear recommended.
Enquiries: 01443 490748

and of course a lot of Churches :lol:

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Trips into Carrs Mine, Nenthead.
Saturday and Sunday 13th and 14th September 2014

You can book a place on a mine trip by either emailing [email protected] or by phoning 07718385646. We need to know your name and the number of people in the party. We ask for a donation of at least £5 per person to help towards the cost of opening the mine and buildings.

We open the site from 1030 to 1700 on Open Days. Mine trips start at 1045, 1215, 1345, and 1515.

You need to arrive 15 minutes before the start of your mine trip. The mine tour runs for about 90 minutes. Tea,coffee, cakes and books are available for sale. There are toilets on the site.

http://www.nentheadmines.com/category/events/ 

Conducted tours around the surface features at Magpie Mine, Sheldon, Bakewell.

Snailbeach Mine

Snailbeach, Minsterley, Shropshire, SY5 0NS

We will be opening several buildings: the Visitor Centre, Locomotive Shed and Blacksmith Shop which includes a working forge. Self-guide leaflets and map available for walk around the mine site. Underground trips all day into the large Roberts level workings (must be pre-booked). Short DVD film playing in visitor centre all day giving history and background to the mine and its people. Event not suitable for children under the age of 5.
Opening Times

Saturday 13 September: 1000-1600
Sunday 14 September: 1000-1600

http://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/directory/snailbeach-mine#sthash.fIl71UGy.dpuf 

There is a Mining display at Beaumont Park, Lockwood, Huddersfield, on Sunday, 14 Sept from 1-30pm to 4-00.
It will cover the mines round Newsome and Berry Brow, also Brockholes and Thurstonland.
Not sure yet if it is by the Café or Under the Arches to the right of the central walk to the bandstand from the café.
Just received confirmation that I am doing this.

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Trips into Carrs Mine, Nenthead.
Saturday and Sunday 13th and 14th September 2014

You can book a place on a mine trip by either emailing [email protected] or by phoning 07718385646. We need to know your name and the number of people in the party. We ask for a donation of at least £5 per person to help towards the cost of opening the mine and buildings.

We open the site from 1030 to 1700 on Open Days. Mine trips start at 1045, 1215, 1345, and 1515.

You need to arrive 15 minutes before the start of your mine trip. The mine tour runs for about 90 minutes. Tea,coffee, cakes and books are available for sale. There are toilets on the site.

http://www.nentheadmines.com/category/events/ 

We are now fully booked for both days for Carrs Mine trips. Everyone welcome for tea,coffee and cakes ( to buy).

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