Big Pit National Coal Museum
Overview
With facilities to educate and entertain, Big Pit is an exciting and informative day out. Don't miss the underground tour.
Visit the Big Pit website
What makes it special
- Underground tour
Opening Times
Daily - 09:30 to 17:00 (last admission 16:00)
Underground tours - 10:00 to 15:30
Price
Free entry
Hostels nearby
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YHA Brecon Beacons Danywenallt
Garden/groundsContactless paymentsMountain view -
YHA Llangattock Mountain Bunkhouse
WiFiFree parking on premisesExtra-large garden/grounds
Location of Big Pit National Coal Museum
Big Pit National Coal Museum
Pontypool, Powys, NP4 9XP
Map references
- OS Map:
- 161
- OS Grid Ref:
- SO238088
- Lat/Lng:
- 51.77281, -3.1051424
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Contact information
- Phone:
- 0300 111 2 333
- Email:
- [email protected]
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