Big Pit National Coal Museum
4958 Reviews
- Friday9:30 am–4:30 pm
- Saturday9:30 am–4:30 pm
- SundayClosed
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- Wednesday9:30 am–4:30 pm
- Thursday9:30 am–4:30 pm
About the Business
Big Pit National Coal Museum | Museum Wales | Visit us for free at Big Pit, a real coal mine with underground tours, miner guides and a warm welcome. Explore south Wales’ history of coal and industry, and enjoy our family activities and events.
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Call Us
+443001112333
Pontypool NP4 9XP
Hours
- Friday9:30 am–4:30 pm
- Saturday9:30 am–4:30 pm
- SundayClosed
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- Wednesday9:30 am–4:30 pm
- Thursday9:30 am–4:30 pm
Features
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Toilets
- Good for kids
- Restaurant
- Live performances
Recommended Reviews
Granduca
20.03.2024
Big Pit National Coal Museum
Great day out with Grandchildren, very educational for children and adults! The underground exploration of the mine with our very talented young Lady guide was wonderful, the children were enthralled and have been excited to talk about what they saw. A repeat visit is most definitely needed as we still have much more to experience, the time passed so quickly and we are already looking forward to being able to visit again.
Bets Edwards
04.03.2024
Big Pit National Coal Museum
Had an absolutely wonderful time down the mines with Ian, who was a great and very funny guide.I hadn't been since primary school, and it's wonderful to see how many extra exhibits have been developed since then.Excellent value with only £5 for parking, and £20 for food and drink for three people in the cafe.
Graden Dare
02.03.2024
Big Pit National Coal Museum
Great to see an old heritage coal mine, unfortunately the underground experience was closed due maintenance. But otherwise a great place to learn some industrial history.
Brian Macy
22.02.2024
Big Pit National Coal Museum
Fantastic couple of hours spent here. The guided tour is definitely worth doing. It's not scary! It can be a bit challenging for taller folk though as there are some sections where bending while walking is required. The guides are great and do a fine job of taking care of the visitors, while being informative, amusing and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
thomas cairns
13.02.2024
Big Pit National Coal Museum
Well laid out since last time I was there. £5 parking fair price towards upkeep of exhibition . Experience of doing down 90 metres was eerie but fun. The guide was very good and knowledge made for a good experience. Same canteen was shutting as we finished tour. Overall good experience and family enjoyed it worth the drive.
John Harrison
07.01.2024
Big Pit National Coal Museum
Well worth going to see. We actually went down into the mine and it was really interesting to see how they got the coal from there. Our guide had worked there so he know all about the day to day life at the pit. We stop for some food at the pot canteen and again the food was very tasty and well priced. The staff at the canteen were really nice and welcoming.
Atitaya P.
29.12.2023
Big Pit National Coal Museum
The Big Pit Coal Museum in Blaenavon offers a captivating journey through coal mining history. The guided underground tour is authentic, and the museum exhibits are informative. A must-visit for industrial heritage enthusiasts. The friendly staff, many with coal mining backgrounds, enhance the experience. I had a wonderful time there!
Rob Howells
20.12.2023
Big Pit National Coal Museum
Excellent, everyone should pay a visit to see to see the danger miner's faced every day. Their fight for better working conditions and pay fully justified their actions in 1984. The trip underground is amazing with the knowledgeable guides, some ex miners. Museum is informative and interesting. So much history to see and read about. It's free and a must visit" ."
kristy
20.12.2023
Big Pit National Coal Museum
What an amazing place, it has changed so much since I went there over 35 years ago, the tour guides where amazing, they made it so much fun as well as a history lesson, plus they knew more or less everything. Very enjoyable, glad we went.They rely heavily on donations so dig deep for this brilliant place.Lovely little cafe, with one of the best Welsh cakes i have had.The shop is great, you can purchase some memorabilia.
Paul Roberts
18.12.2023
Big Pit National Coal Museum
Wonderful place. The tour guides are entertaining and knowledgeable, having experience of working below themselves. Sad, and poignant, but highly interesting introduction to a miners life.
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Big Pit National Coal Museum