Events for 28 November 2026

Nature speaks in so many ways! Join us at Coalville CAN and explore this community-led collection of art, capturing the translations of light, colour, and the quiet power of the natural world! The exhibition is open to the public from the 18th of November to the 6th of December. You're also welcome to visit on the 18th of November for the open evening, taking place from 6pm to 8pm at CAN HQ. There, you'll be able to explore the exhibition, meet the artists, and enjoy a warm and relaxed social evening! Are you an artist? If you'd like to submit a [...]

Snibston Colliery is a very important historic site – a ‘Super Pit’ once turning over 1,000,000 tons of coal a year – with unique site buildings that cannot be seen at any other British coal mine. The tour will take you through a mine machinery display, inside the colliery to the 1970’s Control Room, and the Lamp Room where the miner collected his electric cap lamp and his respirator and, if he was a Deputy, his flame safety lamp. You will then visit the miners’ favourite and least favourite rooms. The Pay Hall where he received his pay packet, and the dreaded Medical Centre, where the colliery Nurse reigned supreme. Once outside the guide will take you [...]

Some excited elves have fallen behind with their work schedule and need your help to get back on track! Help the elves search the 1620s House for the materials needed to make some magical festive gifts – and take part in their games and activities whilst you do – then head to the barn to complete a range of Christmas crafts. The elves will then tell you a Christmas Story before you take part in a magical snowball fight! £15 per child, pre-booking essential.

The annual Christmas in Coalville celebration returns to the town with a festive extravaganza! Christmas Market, Live Music and Entertainment, Family crafts and activities, Children’s Funfair, Synthetic Ice Rink, Giant Snow Globe, Christmas Trail, Santa’s Grotto, Late Night Shopping, Food & Drink and much more! Christmas Light Switch On at 6pm For more information or to take part in the event, contact info below: Tel: 01530 454641/ 07977 342405 Email: shelagh.core@nwleicestershire.gov.uk

Snibston Colliery is a very important historic site – a ‘Super Pit’ once turning over 1,000,000 tons of coal a year – with unique site buildings that cannot be seen at any other British coal mine. The tour will take you through a mine machinery display, inside the colliery to the 1970’s Control Room, and the Lamp Room where the miner collected his electric cap lamp and his respirator and, if he was a Deputy, his flame safety lamp. You will then visit the miners’ favourite and least favourite rooms. The Pay Hall where he received his pay packet, and the dreaded Medical Centre, where the colliery Nurse reigned supreme. Once outside the guide will take you [...]