Here's just a selection of photos from the event. (PHOTOS BY JOHN CLIFTON)Here's just a selection of photos from the event. (PHOTOS BY JOHN CLIFTON)
Here's just a selection of photos from the event. (PHOTOS BY JOHN CLIFTON)

The National Coal Mining Museum lights up for Christmas

The start of the festive season lit up the National Coal Mining Museum.

Families visited the attraction where they were able to have a chat to Santa Claus and warm up with a glass of mulled wine and hot chocolate.

Here's just a selection of photos from the event.