Visiting - Big Pit: National Coal Museum
Open
Open daily 9.30am – 5pm. Last admission 4pm. Underground tours run frequently 10am - 3.30pm.
Location
Address
Big Pit: National Coal Museum
Blaenafon, Torfaen
NP4 9XP
Phone: (01495) 790 311
Fax: (01495) 792618
Email us
How to find us
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 X30.
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
- 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
