Events

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 [...]

Get into the festive spirit with the 2025 National Champions, Desford Colliery Band, in a sparkling Christmas concert full of seasonal favourites. Renowned for their outstanding musicianship and thrilling sound, the band will perform a joyful programme of much‑loved carols, festive classics and holiday highlights. Perfect for families and music lovers alike, this uplifting evening promises championship‑winning brass and plenty of Christmas cheer. A wonderful way to celebrate the season! 3.00pm and 7.00pm Tickets: £14.00-£16.00

Begin the festive season by enjoying a delicious Christmas themed Afternoon Tea and Quiz in the delightful setting of our barn. Prizes to be won! Please ring to discuss any additional dietary requirements. £26.50 per person, Pre-booking is Essential.

Ayres and Graces return to the 1620s Barn to sing songs, share poems and describe some of the customs associated with Advent and Christmas in the Tudor and Jacobean times, around the time the House was refurbished in 1620. They perform dressed in authentic costume and Nick plays copies of period instruments. A few more modern carols may creep into the programme but set with accompaniment on the lute by Lutenist and composer Brian Wright from Cornwall. We look forward to transporting you back 400 years! This performance will take place in the barn. Refreshments will be available to purchase from [...]

Wreath making, Crafts and Mulled Wine. Doors open at 6:50pm.

Coalville Christmas Market 12 December, 10am–4pm at Marlborough Square, Coalville. Enjoy a traditional Christmas Market including local makers and crafters, handmade crafts and gifts, food and drink, live music and entertainment. Plus Santa's Grotto!

A great way to start the festive session Whether you're a long term runner, you're taking part in Couch to 5km or you're just looking for some fun , this is the event for you! Run, jog, walk. Starting in Marlborough Square, over Snibston Colliery Park, through the Urban Park, Belvoir Shopping Centre and finishing back where you started. Suits are included in the price for adults and Children have a Santa hat. So get your family, friends, work mates together and join us for our 5th event in Coalville. Medals not guaranteed for anyone signing up after 27th November Walking, [...]

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 [...]

Discover how Christmas was celebrated in times gone by! The 1620s House & Garden will be beautifully dressed in Jacobean style décor. Join in with festive carols, talk to volunteers about food and feasting, Christmas customs, keeping warm in winter in the days before central heating and all the jobs that had to be done to ensure the Holy season ran smoothly. What’s more, there’ll be colouring in the Barn and a children’s trail to enjoy! Normal Admission plus £3 No need to pre-book, just come along on the day.