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Free entry to Michell's Engine House for Heritage Open Days

Join us as we celebrate England's biggest festival of culture and heritage by offering you free entry to Michell's Engine House from 12-21 September.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

This offer stands Monday to Friday of the Heritage Open Days Festival. Please see booking page for availability.

Pre-booking is required. Select Heritage Open Days ticket when booking.

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The basics

Accessibility

There is accessible parking at Michell's Engine House. The ground floor is accessible with steps leading to the upper floors. There are accessible toilet facilities available at the main East Pool Mine site. Please see the full access statement on the webpage or call 01209 315 027 for further details.

Other

Parking is free at Morrison's carpark on Agar Rd. Michell's Engine House is approximately 0.3 miles or a six minute walk from the carpark, away from the main East Pool Mine site, cross the road at the pedestrian crossing on Agar Rd. For detailed information, please see the map and parking information on the East Pool Mine website.

Upcoming events

Event

Family tours of East Pool Mine 

Summer fun at East Pool Mine. With our family focused East Pool Mine tour and WWII themed outdoor activities, there is fun to be had by the whole family.

Event summary

on
20 Aug to 2 Sep 2025
at
11:00 to 12:00
+ 19 other dates or times
Event

Catching Copper - an exhibition by Sovay Berriman 

Michell's Engine House will be hosting the work of local artist Sovay Berriman.

Event summary

on
20 Aug to 25 Sep 2025
at
11:00 to 12:00
+ 43 other dates or times
Event

Catching Copper - Free guided walks for Heritage Open Days 

Explore the Landscape Behind the Work of artist Sovay Berriman for a guided walk through the industrial, rural, and social landscapes that inspired her exhibition at Michell’s Engine House: Catching Copper.

Event summary

on
13 Sep to 21 Sep 2025
at
10:15 to 14:00
+ 3 other dates or times