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JOIN PDMHS & T’OWD MAN FOR THE MINER’S HOLIDAY! 24TH MAY 2026 – MAGPIE MINE, NEAR SHELDON 11AM-4PM
Step into history with the Peak District Mines Historical Society and T’Owd Man as they revive the annual miner’s holiday at the legendary Magpie Mine near Sheldon. Explore the mine's site with expert guides and dare to peer down the shafts if you’re brave enough. Browse stalls from PDMHS, Wirksworth Mines Research Group, and Goodluck Mines Preservation Society. Chat with specialists, discover mining artefacts, and uncover the fascinating stories behind our local heritage.
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