Apedale Heritage Centre
banner
apedale.bsky.social
Apedale Heritage Centre
@apedale.bsky.social
Our team of enthusiastic volunteers aim to preserve and record the history and industries of Apedale. We offer Mine Tours, a Museum, a Café and More!
We're kicking of our 2026 Extended Mine Tours on January 3rd at 10:30 AM and 1:30pm ⛏️ Book your spot now at https://www.apedale.co.uk/see-and-do/extended-mine-tours/. And remember, our regular tours run every weekend—no booking needed! #Mining #industry #History
December 17, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Christmas Opening: Our volunteers will be taking a well earned christmas break from 24th to 26th December. We’ll also be closed on 31st December and 1st January.  In addition our kitchen will be closed on Mondays occer the holidays  For details see - https://www.apedale.co.uk/christmas-opening-2025/
December 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Ready to explore the depths? Join us for our extended mine tours on December 6th at 10:30 AM and 1:30pm! ⛏️ Book your spot now at https://www.apedale.co.uk/see-and-do/extended-mine-tours/. And remember, our regular tours run every weekend—no booking needed! #Mining #industry #History
November 10, 2025 at 7:30 PM
📚 Book Launch – 11am, 1 Nov at Apedale Heritage Centre
Join us for the launch of David Kitching’s new book, The Brick and Tile Industries of the Staffordshire Potteries - 300+ pages about this often overlooked local industry.
Available on the day for £45. See https://www.apedale.co.uk/book-launch/
October 23, 2025 at 12:46 PM
We have the local poppy badges back on sale again this year. Pictured are the designs we currently have, while stocks last of course!  They are produced by Staffordshire Fire and Rescue to raise money for the Royal British Legion and cost £3.50 each.
October 16, 2025 at 6:45 PM
A huge thanks to Alsagers Bank Primary Academy, for thier amazing donation of a stained glass window ffrom Apedale Hall.  It's now on display in place of our existing window, but we plan to build something that will show both windows off. #stainedglass #apedale #staffordshire
October 13, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Ready to explore the depths? Join us for our extended mine tours on November 1st at 10:30 AM and 1:30pm! ⛏️ Book your spot now at https://www.apedale.co.uk/see-and-do/extended-mine-tours/. And remember, our regular tours run every weekend—no booking needed! #Mining #industry #History
October 8, 2025 at 5:15 PM
From 22nd September our kitchen will be closed on Mondays, due to lack of cover for volunteer holidays.  We'll be back to normal on 10th November. 
On these Mondays, we'll be serving drinks and snacks only. Service on other days will be as normal.
We appreciate your understanding during this period.
September 14, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Ready to explore the depths? Join us for an exclusive mine tour on October 4th at 10:30 AM! ⛏️ Book your spot now at https://www.apedale.co.uk/see-and-do/extended-mine-tours/.  And remember, our regular tours are running every weekend—no booking needed! #MineTour #Explore #History
September 13, 2025 at 8:30 AM
The Apedale Valley Light Railway is hosting their 15th Anniversary Gala this weekend, with 8 steam engines in operation.  Full details at https://avlr.org.uk/event/september-railway-gala-avlr15
September 8, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Just arrived in our shop, "North Staffordshire Coalfield Through Time" by local historian, Mervyn Edwards.  This book shows how locations related to the coal indsutry have changed over time.  A fascinating book and you may recognise a certain heritage center amongst its pages!
September 7, 2025 at 9:55 AM