Chatterley Whitfield - Chatterley Whitfield Friends - CIO

Chatterley Whitfield - Chatterley Whitfield Friends - CIO The Colliery site is acknowledged to be the most comprehensive survival of a deep mine in England. Heritage Centre open every Thursday and Saturday morning.
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Site visits arranged 2nd Saturday of the month. Check Facebook for details. Preserving the Past for the Future

Whitfield Colliery represent a tiny proportion of the colliery's true size because, like most collieries, Whitfield extends a long way underground in all directions. In 1960 there are 134 buildings, not there are only 34. It even joins up with the underground passages of Wolstanton colli

ery. (4 mile tunnel). The surface buildings, however, are all that most people ever see of a colliery, and because the underground shafts at Whitfield are flooded, the buildings are all that remain to be seen. Nevertheless, this is a lot more than most collieries in the country, which have been completely flattened and replaced by housing developments or retail parks. The only reason the surface buildings remain at Whitfield is that after the colliery shut down in 1976, the site operated as a mining museum, housing for a while the National Coalmining Collection. The museum closed in 1993, but soon afterwards, English Heritage declared it a Scheduled Ancient Monument to protect it from demolition. Chatterley Whitfield Friends have now established a Heritage Centre and Remembrance Garden which is open Thursday and Saturday mornings.....

There are currently no volunteer vacancies. Vacancies change all the time, so it you’ve got a skill/interest then message us?

Locomotive Safety.....
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Locomotive Safety.....

2 case studies of haulage fatalities in underground UK coal mining...

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Exploring the story beneath our feet just became easier 🔍Developed in partnership with the British Geological Survey, ou...
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Exploring the story beneath our feet just became easier 🔍

Developed in partnership with the British Geological Survey, our Mine Plan Viewer brings together thousands of historical coal mining plans into one accessible place.

These original records provide a detailed view of how mining was carried out across Great Britain, offering insight into underground workings, past operations and the legacy that continues to shape our towns and landscapes today.

Whether you're researching local history or supporting planning and development, this resource opens up a valuable and practical evidence base.

Here is the link: https://datamine-cauk.hub.arcgis.com

Recent stills off a drone - Welcome to Chatterley Whitfield Forrest........Full drone footage can be viewed on Youtube c...
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Recent stills off a drone - Welcome to Chatterley Whitfield Forrest........Full drone footage can be viewed on Youtube channel called Riley Robey

14/06/2026

Red Arrows 2026 display

The old boiler house when they tried to remove the boilers.
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The old boiler house when they tried to remove the boilers.

A big thank you to the visitors who came on the monthly tour today. Next tour 11th July.
13/06/2026

A big thank you to the visitors who came on the monthly tour today. Next tour 11th July.

Refreshments available at the Heritage Centre on 13.06.2026
12/06/2026

Refreshments available at the Heritage Centre on 13.06.2026

11/06/2026

Tour Update
13.6.2026
People on the prebooked tour of the site, please check emails. Looks like the one I sent went to spam.

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Chatterley Whitfield Heritage Centre
Stoke-on-Trent
ST68UW

Opening Hours

Thursday 9:30am - 1pm
Saturday 9:30am - 1pm

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+443001021504

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