# Big Pit National Coal Museum, Blaenavon — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Step underground into Wales' authentic mining heritage at this fascinating Blaenavon museum, where former miners guide you through real pit shafts and tunnels for an unforgettable family adventure. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/blaenavon/attractions/big-pit-national-coal-museum (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Museum # Big Pit National Coal Museum Blaenafon [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5567581163606331203&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Lisa P](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/113059589158738458812) **In short:** Big Pit National Coal Museum is a museum in Blaenavon, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 6,486 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Big Pit National Coal Museum Step underground into Wales' authentic mining heritage at this fascinating Blaenavon museum, where former miners guide you through real pit shafts and tunnels for an unforgettable family adventure. ## What's nearby - Big Pit Station (P&B Railway) next door - Blaenavon Forgings Limited 200m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Paid car park - ✓Free street - ✓Paid street ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet - ✓Accessible seating ### Payment - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM **Tuesday** 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM **Wednesday** 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM **Thursday** 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM **Friday** 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM **Saturday** 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM **Sunday** 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Cristina Tosta](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/110998711987561403249/reviews) ★★★★★ What an incredible experience! Highly recommended! It’s more than just a museum. It’s a place to celebrate people, as they said. This is absolutely true. I felt emotional and proud of the workers. It gave me insight into how much we have changed over time. I enjoyed the digital experience and the historical facts. I didn't know coal could be do versitale. · via Google [Annalise T.](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/118034984574866755798/reviews) ★★★★★ Came here with my American husband, and parents (from Swansea) who'd never visited before. What a lovely museum. We enjoyed the museum on site and the immersive mining exhibit. We also enjoyed the knock a job trip down into the mine. We were fortunate enough to get slots when we arrived (I was planning on purchasing online on our drive up, but it turns out, online is not available on the day). It's probably worth the extra few pounds to book slots ahead of time if you know when you are visiting. Our guide, Lee, was fantastic down the mine. He brought the experience to life and even answered my dad's, slightly obscure, coal questions! My family also enjoyed the coffee shop. A lovely day out, and a great visit to get a picture of an important part of Welsh history. · via Google [Michal Bartos](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/113942874862727665147/reviews) ★★★★★ Unfortunately, visiting the underground premises was not possible. Otherwise great. If you want to go underground, phone first. Rather enoying that they charge GBP 5 for the parking. P.S. After having visited the National Mining Museum od Scotland ("Lady Vic") near Edindurgh, I had to downgrade the Pig Pit to generous 3*. Lady Vic offers much more, no parking fee, a great guide and a nicer coffee shop. · via Google [Ornate Fabrications Limited](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/105461159571542429281/reviews) ★★★★★ Big pit coal museum is fascinating and very well presented with an amazing story behind it. It's great to see the old lockers with employees stories on them. Also the theatre experience which was split into sections was very informative and engaging. The shop was very well laid out with loads on offer and lovely staff. Unfortunately we didn't have long so had to rush and didn't get to go into the mine. Definitely want to return. · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x4871d856bd2db4ff:0x4d440591eae94f43!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Visitors say this museum offers a fascinating and immersive underground tour into a real coal mine, providing an authentic insight into miners' lives and working conditions. They also highlight the knowledgeable, humorous, and passionate staff, many of whom are former miners, making the experience engaging for all ages. Guests mention the excellent value, with free museum entry and a reasonably priced underground tour. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** Pontypool, NP4 9XP [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.7728583%2C-3.1051045) **Category** Museums & Galleries **Guest rating** 4.8 / 5 (6,486 reviews) **Suitable for** Ages 4+ **Setting** Indoor & outdoor **Good for children** Yes **Toilets on site** Yes **Destination** Blaenavon [More attractions in Blaenavon](https://staycation.co.uk/blaenavon/attractions) ★ 4.8 (6,486 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.museumwales.ac.uk/bigpit?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [029 2057 3650](tel:02920573650) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Blaenavon **Postcode** NP4 9XP **Payment** Contactless **Plus Code** 9C3RQVFV+4X [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x4871d856bd2db4ff:0x4d440591eae94f43!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x4871d856bd2db4ff:0x4d440591eae94f43!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x4871d856bd2db4ff:0x4d440591eae94f43!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Blaenavon Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Big Pit National Coal Museum is best for ages 4+. ### Is Big Pit National Coal Museum wheelchair accessible? Big Pit National Coal Museum has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### Is there parking at Big Pit National Coal Museum? Yes: paid car park, free street parking and paid street parking. ### How do I contact Big Pit National Coal Museum? 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