Event:Storytime with Santa

Big Pit National Coal Museum

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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

14 & 15 December 2024, 10:45 - 16:30
Cost 10.00
Suitability Families
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Plan your visit

Christmas and New Year Opening Hours

November 2024-31 December 2024  
Open daily (except Christmas and New Year’s day) 9.30am-4pm.  
Last entry: 3pm.  
Underground tours: 10am-3pm.

Christmas & New Year 2024/25  
23 December from 1pm: CLOSED  
24-26 December: CLOSED  
1 January: CLOSED

2 January-30 January 2025 
Open daily 9.30am-4pm.  
Last entry: 3pm.  
Underground Tours : 10am-3pm and available ONLY on 4, 5 , 18 & 19 January 2025.

31 January 2025  
The Museum will be CLOSED for staff training.

1 February 2025 -November 2025  
Open daily 9.30am-5pm.  
Last entry: 4.00pm.  
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​.

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 coffee shop serves a small range of hot and cold drinks, cakes and snacks. 
  • The Museum shop will be open during your visit.
  • You are welcome to bring a picnic to the Museum.

Accessibility

General advice and advice for our disabled visitors

Access Guide

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