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Big Pit National Coal Museum
Big Pit National Coal Museum is an industrial heritage museum in Blaenavon, Torfaen, Wales. A working coal mine from 1880 to 1980, it was opened to the public in 1983 under the auspices of the National Museum of Wales. The site is dedicated to operational preservation of the Welsh heritage of coal mining, which took place during the Industrial Revolution.
The museum features a range of above ground attractions including a winding house, saw mill, pithead, baths. Visitors are also taken below ground to the pit bottom where they tour the mine workings.
Can I bring my dog? Dogs are welcome at Big Pit, but must be kept on a lead and are not allowed in the Pithead Baths Exhibitions nor in any other open buildings.
Dog Features
- Dogs Outside Only
- Walk Nearby
- Dogs Go Free
Human Features
- Child Friendly
- Accepts Card
- Parking Available
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Free Entry
Contact Details
Location
QVFW+25 Pontypool, UK
A lovely day out for all the family with lots of history to learn about. Dogs are not allowed inside any of the buildings but are allowed everywhere outdoors. Entry was free but you do have to pay for parking. When we visited we parked at garn lakes and followed the path that takes you right to big pit. Was a great addition to the experience itself. There were a few experiences that were not open due to covid restrictions but they are now lifted