Big Pit National Coal Museum
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Overview
The Real Underground Experience, Big Pit is the UK's leading mining museum. It is a real colliery and was the place of work for hundreds of men, women and children for over 200 years. Part of a daily struggle to extract the precious mineral that stoked furnaces and lit household fires across the world.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open all year 9.30-5 (times vary winter) Please call for underground guided tour availability during the winter. Closed 24-26 Dec & 1 Jan
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Cafe
About the area
Like much of this part of south Wales, the county borough of Torfaen has a heavily industrialised past. Its administrative centre, Pontypool, has links to the iron industry dating back to the 15th century.
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Caravan & Camping
Riverside Caravan & Camping Park
- Launderette
- Ice pack facility
- Shop onsite
- Wifi available
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