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Big Pit National Coal Museum

Blaenafon, Torfaen, NP4 9XP

Once a working mine, the Big Pit museum opens it's doors to tell the story and history of life of the former miners who works there.


Café/coffee shop Family-friendly Guided Tours 4.8/5

Big Pit National Coal Museum Opening Times

Open daily from 1st February till November. Last entry is at 4pm. Underground tours run from 10am - 3:30pm daily.

  Opening times
Monday (open today)09:30 - 17:00
Tuesday09:30 - 17:00
Wednesday09:30 - 17:00
Thursday09:30 - 17:00
Friday09:30 - 17:00
Saturday09:30 - 17:00
Sunday09:30 - 17:00

Big Pit National Coal Museum Ticket Prices

Museum admission tickets are free to all. No pre-booking required and the car parking fee of £5 go towards the museum.

Ticket Prices
Museum entryFREE
Car Park£5.00

Contact Details

0300 111 2 333

https://museum.wales/bigpit/

Open 09:30 - 17:00

Facilities at Big Pit National Coal Museum

  • Car park
  • Gift shop
  • Reception
  • Toilets