EXHIBITIONS, ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
There's always something going on at Kent Mining Museum. From new exhibitions to holiday crafting, musical concerts and more, take a look below to see what is coming up.
Kent Miners' Festival 2025
Family Fun Day
On Sunday 31st August we are hosting a special day to celebrate Kent's mining heritage and community spirit! Bring the whole family along to enjoy a music, activities, games, food and heritage. Enjoy FREE vintage bus travel between Betteshanger Park, Dover, Deal, Elvington, Eythorne & Aylesham. The event opens at 10.30am with a special march up to the Waiting Miner memorial statue, come and walk with the miners and their banners!
10.30am-4pm
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Temporary Exhibition
Pit to Picture: A collection of artwork from beneath and beyond the Kent Coalfield
The colliery was a specialist field of work - but individuals still explored and pursued other skills, interest and hobbies. Many of them were artists, and this exhibition showcases a variety of pieces of artwork by pit artists, children and spouses of miners, and those supporting the miners' cause. This FREE exhibition runs until January 2026.
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Parking charges apply
Colliers' Way
Heritage walking or bike trail
Hire a bike or put on your walking shoes and follow this brand new trail around Betteshanger Country Park. On this trail you will learn more about the surroundings, and what they were like when the collieries of Kent were operational whilst taking in the park which is now a haven for wildlife. Pick up your FREE map from park reception.
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Holiday Crafts
Drop-in sessions (various days/times)
School holidays can be exhausting with the kids on the go all the time! Why not pop into the museum for some making and crafting. Craft sessions cost between £3-£5 per child depending on the item being made. No need to book, just pop in during session times and speak to one of our friendly volunteers. Session days and times are published on social media on the lead up to school holidays.
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