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
You don't need to book, but if you want to ensure you get a tour of the tunnels and/or you don't want to wait, then booking is advised. It costs £5 per person to book (entry to the pit …
You don't need to book, but if you want to ensure you get a tour of the tunnels and/or you don't want to wait, then booking is advised. It costs £5 per person to book (entry to the pit and the tour itself are free). It's more enjoyable if you allow a couple of hours to arrive and wander round the above ground facilities before doing the tour (the tour makes more sense then). So if you plan to arrive at 11am, then book your tour for 1pm. If you arrive a bit before your tour is due, you may be allowed to join an earlier tour - it depends on the guide. If you haven't booked, then it would be a good idea to arrive as early as possible and go straight to the tour to see how long the queue is.
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