Big Pit Blaenavon

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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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
Dec 22, 2024
Wanted to go for a while and for my birthday my my partner took me. I can honestly say I wasn't disappointed and Steve our guide was brilliant. I like the fact your guide has done the job Full review by Stephen W
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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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No
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do I need to book?
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No, we didn't
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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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Hi, there was 12 of us, we were the first group of the day
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Does it have free parking or disabled parking????
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No free parking, I think it is about 2 pounds from memory. It would also be a difficult area to traverse if you are in a wheelchair.
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