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Big Pit is both a mine and a museum - a home to nationally-beloved Pit Head Baths, heavy machinery and a network of underground tunnels. Book these authentic, industrial locations for your music videos and photo shoots.
Underneath the museum is a network of tunnels and mine shafts, previously used by working coal miners.
Location filming is welcome, and each booking helps us preserve this authentic piece of industrial history.
This year, communities in Wales have faced challenges never experienced before. Using Wales’ national collections, we are helping them through these difficult times. Every donation will make a difference. Can you help us today?
Our expert craftsmen are guardians of industrial history in North Wales; full of character, warmth and experience.
A font of stories and expertise,
We're Wales' biggest provider of learning outside the classroom, as well as guardians of its national collection.
To find out what we have going on, or to get in touch with our Press Office, visit our
