Fig 1: A Coal Miner’s Story, guided tour at the preserved Snibston Colliery in August 2026. Photo by David Amos

 A Coal Miner’s Story: Snibston Colliery guided tours 2026

Experience the day in the life of a Leicestershire coalminer with guided tours of the historic preserved Snibston Colliery and ‘Into the Dark’ coal mine simulation. The tours are organised by Snibston Heritage Trust.

Video 01: A Coal Miner’s Story, guided educational tours at the preserved Snibston Colliery, Coalville, Leicestershire.

The tours are led by former miners and heritage practitioners who will take you on a surface tour including the lamp room, motty office, explosives magazine, control room, medical centre, winding engine house and pit top shaft area.

Fig 2: South Leicester Colliery (1825-1986). Photo Credit – SDMPG archive

Fig 3: Whitwick Colliery (1820 – 1986). Photo Credit – SDMPG archive

Special events at Snibston Colliery in 2026

Various special events take place during 2026 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the closure of South Leicester, Whitwick and Snibston collieries. 

Saturday, 22nd August 2026: Miners’ Snap – learn about traditional miners’ food including a display of recipes.

Saturday, 6th September 2026: Snibston Historic Transport Festival

Saturday & Sunday, 30th / 31st October 2026: Halloween Colliery Tours – ghostly going on’s!

Sunday, 13th December 2026: A Miner’s Christmas.

Bookings for ‘A Coal Miners Story’ via Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/snibston-colliery-tours-a-coal-miners-story-tickets-1979303816998

More details on the Snibston Colliery tours, the history of the colliery and the Snibston Heritage Trust on the new website at https://snibstoncolliery.org.uk/

Blog posted by Mining Heritage Admin – 4th May 2026 (revised 24th August 2026)