Event:Storytime with Santa

Big Pit National Coal Museum

Santa and his elves are looking forward to being very busy at Big Pit this year!

Join us in our cosy cottage, for a warm welcome and a festive story told by Santa. 

Each child will receive a gift plus an opportunity for you to take photographs, and to get creative with some Christmas Crafts - all included in your ticket price.

Important Information:

A ticket is required for each participating child.

Due to the limitations of space we are only able to allocate space for a maximum of one non-participating person to accompany each participating child,

Non-participating people include carers, adults and seniors. 

Non-participating people do not need to purchase a ticket for themselves however they will not be able to participate in craft activities and will not receive a gift from Father Christmas. 

Your ticket price does not include parking. Car parking charge is £5 per day. 

The event and its activities are intended for children aged 3+. 

Children must be accompanied by an adult, at all times. 

All pushchairs must be left outside. Assistance dogs only for this event please.  

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Information

13 & 14 December 2025, 10:45 - 16:30
Cost 10.00
Suitability Families
Storytime with Santa

Storytime with Santa

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2025-12-14

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Plan your visit

Opening Hours

Until 2 November 2025  

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

3 November 2025 -31 January 2026
Open daily 9.30am-4pm.  
Last entry: 3pm.  


Underground tours will be available ONLY on 20,  21,  22, 27,  28,  29, 30 and  31 December 2025. 

Free guided surface tours will be available from 10 November until 19 December 2025. Click here for more details.

Underground tours will resume from Sunday 1 February 2026, 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​.

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.

Visting 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. 

Accessibility

General advice and advice for our disabled visitors

Access Guide

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