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Apedale Heritage Centre

Loomer Rd, Chesterton, Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 7LB, UK

+44 1782 565050

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Detailed Information

Place Types Cafe
Address Loomer Rd, Chesterton, Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 7LB, UK
Coordinate 53.0325527,-2.265749
Website https://www.apedale.co.uk/
Rating 4.7
Compound Code 2PMM+2P Chesterton, Newcastle, UK

Openning hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM

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Reviews

Louis Wrench (10/25/2020)

Recommend the museum. Very interesting and a real eye opener if you are not familiar with mining, it's harsh conditions and dangers. We were lucky enough to get given a talk by an underground mine rescuer who gave us a fascinating talk. As well as demonstrations on the evolution of mining lamps. In fact all the team were very knowledgeable and interesting with years of experience and knowledge between them.

Simon Wilson (09/28/2020)

Poor quality food and drink in the cafe and an over zealous approach to covid mitigations made the visiting experience not the best! On entering the centre, I stopped to assess the arrangements in place and ascertain where I had to put on my mask. At that time masks were not a generic requirement in cafes though I appreciated some cafes would ask for them. Before I even had chance to work this out I was pounced on. And asked if I had a mask to which I said yes and immediately started to pull it out of my bag to put it on. Before I had even got it part way out, I was sternly told to put my mask on, despite it being obvious I was already in the process of doing so. I politely asked the gentleman to give me a moment and I would soon have it on. Whilst continuing to put it on, I then received a lecture and told to put my mask on. I again politely asked him to give me a moment. Clearly over zealous. However I left him to his little moment of power and entered the cafe now fully masked. I then asked for a tea and coffee and a cheese sandwich and got what amounted to warm dish water, cardboard and plastic and a luke warm service. Such a disappointing experience. Not overly bothered as I'm thick skinned but it's a shame that people still can't be asked to provide a sensible level of service.

Knife maker86 (04/13/2020)

Really good for kids and adults too lots to do, cafe,train,mine tour and lots of history to do with the mine good views from the top of the hill

Gail Yates (09/07/2019)

Thank you Apedale mine for an enjoyable afternoon out. Went on the mine tour. Steve our guide was very knowledgeable as he had been a miner all his life and knew everything there was to know.. All the staff were very friendly and their enthusiasm for the mine shone through. Booking up for the extended tour. Cant wait.

John Hindle (10/01/2019)

AHC is run by volunteers and funded by donations. It centres on the drift mine and the mining industry. I was there at the weekend and they run tours of the mine on an hourly basis (11 til 3, I think) - not run during the week. The tour was very interesting but, be aware, you may get muddy and may have to crawl in some areas. For the more adventurous, there is a tour into the deeper workings once a month (which is on my to-do list). There is a cafe on site serving a range of sandwiches, chips, jacket potatoes and similar fare. There is also a small museum with an eclectic collection of mining related items. The volunteers are all friendly and eager to help and to share their knowledge and experience. Well worth a visit. A hidden gem in the Five Towns! 😁

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