Bilsthorpe Heritage Museum

An amazing little place that truly cares about the local area, the people and its history. George was lovely to speak with and we learned a lot about the place in the short time we visited.

Proper gem stone of history me being former miner took me back my partner was fascinated not massive place but well worth a visit to history . Ron showed us round very noligable free to go but donations are welcome to keep the up keep well done to all that work there

Called in today and had a tour by the lovely Ron, he was so informative and so patient with my two small children. We loved our travel back in time. Will be definitely visiting again soon ☺️

Great little museum.had a long chat with Ron my guide. I used to work at Bilsthorpe Colliery.

Cute little local museum with some interesting displays on coal mining. Ran by volunteers and completely free - worth a visit if you have any interest in the coal mining strikes in the 80s.

We visited Bilsthorpe Heritage Museum and enjoyed our visit very much. We were warmly welcomed and shown round by a knowledgeable guide who covered all aspects of life in and around the pit. My husband who was an engineer was very interested in the machinery and ways in which coal was extracted and distributed. The highlight for me was the personal insight into social and political issues. It was a privilege to meet several ex miners who were justifiably proud to have brought the exhibition into being. We also met the wind beneath their wings … two warm, clearly capable miners’ wives. The contribution made by families involved in this dangerous essential work needs to be remembered. Thank you.

Amazing exhibition that relies just on donations. You get a friendly, personal guided tour by a knowledgeable volunteer that really brings it to life. This is a real credit to everyone involved with the centre.

Nice museum run by volunteers. Interesting stories from the guides

My family and I visited the museum on Sunday and was so pleased with the welcome we received from the volunteers. It was a lovely experience and brought the history of the pit to life. They even found my father’s record of the time he worked there in 1948-1951. Thank you.