Event:Butty Bear

Big Pit National Coal Museum

Butty Bear is super EGGcited to be back at Big Pit and can’t wait to high five, say Shwmae and have a selfie! 

Information

30–31 March & 7–8 April 2026, 11.30am & 2pm
Cost Free
Suitability All
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Plan your visit

 Opening Hours

Open daily 9.30am - 5pm    
Last entry: 4pm    
Underground tours: 10am - 3.30pm

Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. For safety reasons, we reserve the right to conduct bag searches when entering the Museum.

 Accessibility

General advice and advice for our disabled visitors

Access Guide

 Parking

If you are arriving by car you will need to pay on arrival. £5 per day. FREE for disabled badge holders and motorbikes. This charge is for parking only – entry to the Museum remains free.

Visiting by public transport, bike or foot?

You can plan your journey using the Traveline Cymru website or by calling their helpline on 0800 464 0000.

 Eat, drink, shop

Our Gift Shop, which has been inspired by the underground experience and our collections, will be open during your visit, selling a wide selection of bespoke products and gifts. 

Our Coffee Shop is open daily 10am-4pm serving a small range of hot and cold drinks, cakes and snacks. 

You're welcome to bring a picnic to the Museum, but please take your rubbish home with you and help us keep Big Pit tidy. 

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