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Snibston Discovery Park
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Snibston Discovery Park
Ashby Road
Coalville
LE67 3LN
Leicestershire
England
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A boy on a bike, cycling next to a skeleton on a bike. (Photo courtesy Snibston Discovery Park)
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Collection details
Archaeology, Archives, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Industry, Land Transport, Natural Sciences, Personalities, Science and Technology, Social History, Toys and Hobbies
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Facilities
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Excellent access for all: the main site is on one level with well-paved areas outside, and toilets for visitors with disabilities.
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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01530 278444
General information (Fax)
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01530 813301
E-mail
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snibston@leics.gov.uk
Website
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www.leics.gov.uk/museums/snibston
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Open
Open daily 10.00-17.00
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Closed
Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day, plus 1 full week in January for maintenance.
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Admission charges
Admission prices for 2003:
Adults £5.50
Children £3.50
Concessions £3.75
Family (2 adults & 3 children) £15.00
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Description
Leicestershire’s award winning all-weather museum. Snibston is one of the largest and most dynamic museums in the Midlands. Here you can discover science and industry, fashion and textiles and the environment with popular "hands-on" exhibits interpreting real objects that tell the story of the working lives of Leicestershire people.
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Collections description
On the site of a former colliery, the museum displays a rich collection of historic objects telling the story of transport, mining and quarrying, engineering and the fashion industry. Other attractions include: * Guided tours of the historic colliery buildings; * Train rides along the recently-restored colliery railway; * Outdoor science and water playgrounds; * A sculpture trail; * A nature reserve and fishing ponds
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Articles
Snibston Fashion Gallery Goes Football Crazy For World Cup
Get Into Hands On Science At Snibston In Leicestershire
From Corsets To Costume At Snibston's New Fashion Gallery
Snibston Discovery Park Appeals To Football Fans For New Display
We Wish You A Cultural Christmas: Where To Go In Leicester This Season
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Trails
The Industrial Heritage of the East Midlands
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
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Disability Access
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
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Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Children's play area
Indoor soft play area
Picnic area
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General Education
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
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Schools Education
Primary school education service available
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Facilities
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Meeting room available
Picnic area
Refreshments
Shop
Study facilities
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Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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