Visiting - Big Pit: National Coal Museum
Location
Address
Big Pit: National Coal Museum
Blaenafon, Torfaen
NP4 9XP
Phone: (01495) 790 311
Fax: (01495) 792618
Email us
Car Parking
On 1 April 2011 the Museum introduced a charge for car parking of £2. Coach parking will remain free.
Groups
Pre-booked groups benefit from:
- Free entry
- 10% off in Minders Canteen and coffee shop on a minimum spend of £5 per person
- 10% off in the Museum shop on a minimum spend of £5 per person
- Free guided tours
- Behind the scenes tours and conservation demonstrations, available on request
- Complimentary refreshments for coach driver
View our Group Visits brochure which covers the seven Museums of Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales.
Please note that the catering and retail discounts do not apply to educational groups.It is policy that any child aged under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
How to find us
For Satellite Navigation directions, please enter Blaenafon (Blaenavon) town and follow brown tourism signs once arriving in the town.
M4 — follow the brown Tourism signs from J25a (westbound) or J26 (eastbound). Also signposted off the A465 at Brynmawr and Abergavenny.
Buses run from Newport daily (Monday to Saturday), number 30.
Bus times from Newport: 8.45 am; 10.45 am; 12.45 pm ; 2.45 pm.
Return bus, leaving Big Pit: 10.55 am; 12.55 pm; 2.55 pm; 4.55 pm.
- Children must be over one metre tall to go underground.
- Underground tours take approximately one hour.
- Allow three to four hours for your visit.
- Please wear warm clothing and sensible footwear.
- Underground tours may be suspended for part of the day during busy periods in order to clear any queues which may have built up. Please call during holiday periods to check availability.
- Please telephone to check availablity of underground tours (10am–3.30pm) during December & January.
- All groups of ten or more should book in advance.
- A 'Planning Your Visit' guide is available for groups
- Children under sixteen years old should be accompanied by an adult at all times.
- Wheelchair users should book in advance for underground tours.
- An Access Guide is available to download or by phoning 01495 790311
