Ram Hill Colliery
Railway Cottages, Broad Lane, Coalpit Heath, Bristol, Bristol, BS36 2TY
Coalpit Heath had many coal pits in earlier days. This is now the last remaining site, where we have the archaeology from the horse gin (horse-powered engine) as well as the steam engine and its chimney that replaced it. We have the original rods that held the engine in place. The coal bunkers, the arch and the start of the dramway, show the stones and the metal shoes that held the rails. The dramway brought coal to the river at Keynsham, from where it went by boat to Bristol and Bath.
It was closed around 1860.
The Friends of Ram Hill Colliery maintains the site.
Timings & Tours
- Sunday 08 September:
- 1100-1500
Location & directions
Railway Cottages, Broad Lane, Coalpit Heath, Bristol, Bristol, BS36 2TY
- Contact on day:
- Secretary to the Friends of Ram Hill Colliery 07905 670 331
- Telephone number:
- +447905670331
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Dogs must be on a lead.. Please wear sensible shoes.
Additional information
Self Guided tours with members of the Friends of Ram Hill Colliery available to answer questions and give further information.
- Est. tour duration:
- 0 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
