Pleasley Pit is a scheduled ancient monument and one of the most important surviving examples of coal mining heritage in the East Midlands. With support from the Land Trust, the site is managed by the Pleasley Pit Trust.
The pit houses a wealth of mining memorabilia, offering future generations insight into how their ancestors lived and worked. First sunk in the 1870s, the colliery was known for its innovative features and operated until 1983. Following closure, investment through the National Coalfields Programme enabled the cleanup and restoration of the historic site.
Today, Pleasley Pit helps to keep this vital piece of industrial history alive, featuring one of the few remaining working winding engines thanks to the work of the Pleasley Pit Trust.
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Open Access
Free on site
Due to the nature of the site, access to certain areas can be limited or difficult for prams, wheelchairs etc. Some assistance may be available; please contact us before travelling.
There are toilets within the Visitors Centre and Café which is open from 9.45 - 2pm every day except Tuesdays.
The Visitor Centre and Cafe is open everyday. Monday - Friday 9:30 - 14:30 with hot food served to 13:30 Saturday & Sunday 9:30 - 16:00 with hot food served to 14:30 The mining museum opens to the public every Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday between 10:00 - 13:00.
Dogs welcome
Pleasley Pit Trust
Pit Lane,
Pleasley,
Mansfield,
Derbyshire,
NG19 7PH
