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Big Pit National Coal Museum

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(3K) · Museum in Blaenafon, United Kingdom
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Big Pit is a real coal mine and one of Britain's leading mining museums. Entry is free. Winner of the the 2005 Gulbenkian Prize for Meuseum of the year …

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Feb 7, 2025
This is a truly wonderful and informative venue, combining great AV and some brilliantly immersion exhibitions. Alas we did not have time to do it justice, but will return to see more and do the unde…Full review by Colin AJM M
Jan 22, 2025
I recently visited this wonderful museum with my hoomans. It was a cold January day but was made to feel most welcome. Entrance is free and there is a small cafe serving a limited menu. Tip: bring a …Full review by Anne C
Dec 30, 2024
Getting there: easy without SatNav Entry: free, parking is £5, if you wish to go down the pit then you pay £5. I was advised to book and the only times are 1130 and 1530(3:30pm) for booking but the…Full review by Kelly J
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Blaenavon Pwll Mawr, or the Big Pit National Coal Museum, is one of the few places where you can experience life as a coal miner. Onc…
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Is there a weight limit for the lift down?
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The lift can accommodate 10 or so people so they will just reduce the amount they travel down with.
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do I need to book?
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Sorry for the late reply. I can get busy so may be advisable to book ahead. I believe we did it online
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Times of visits
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9.30 - 1700 daily
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What size groups are the underground tours done in?
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I believe it is 18
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Does it have free parking or disabled parking????
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Hi, there is a charge for parking £3, not sure about disabled parking though.
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