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Big Pit: National Coal Museum

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Blaenafon, Torfaen
Open daily 9.30am-4.30pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Underground Tours 10am-3pm.

» Winter Opening 2011-12

Phone:
(01495) 790311

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About the museum

Big Pit is a real coal mine and one of Britain's leading mining museums. With facilities to educate and entertain all ages, Big Pit is an exciting and informative day out.

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Highlights

Tour
The Underground Tour
The pithead baths
Exhibitions — The Pithead Baths
Explosives
Historic Buildings
Mining galleries
Mining Galleries

What's On

  • Event

    RESCUE!

    A series of events and activities for the whole family exploring the world of underground rescue.

    13–17 February

  • Grand Slam
    Event

    Blorenge Wednesday

    Grand Slam (15)

    22 February

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