The Harley Foundation
Coal Mining Stories
Explore the connections between the Welbeck Estate and coal mining – and celebrate the creativity of Nottinghamshire’s mining communities.
Explore the connections between the Welbeck Estate and coal mining – and celebrate the creativity of Nottinghamshire’s mining communities.
Visit to discover a museum of extraordinary objects and fascinating stories. See silver, tapestry, paintings and jewels, plus returning star items that visitors know and love – such as Michelangelo’s ‘Madonna of Silence’ or the pearl earring worn by Charles I at his execution.
Would you like to improve your mental wellbeing? Want to learn a new creative skill? Join the Harley Foundation for a 10-week pottery course in partnership with Nottinghamshire Mind.
The Harley Open exhibition returns with 138 works on show by artists, makers and heritage craft practitioners from across the region.
Make sculptures with character in this 6-week pottery course designed to develop your creative voice.
Join the Harley Foundation for a relaxed morning of drawing and discussion; sharpen your pencils and your drawing skills.
Join us at Welbeck on Friday 6th November 2026 for a spectacular evening of food, fun and fireworks at Lady Margaret Hall.
Learn to throw clay on the potter’s wheel in this weekly 6-part pottery course designed for beginners.
Fermentation and pickling can transform fresh, seasonal produce into delicious and nutritious staples that you can enjoy all year round.
