Event:Big Pit's Big Bash

Big Pit National Coal Museum
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Join us for a day full of music, food & fun... to bring the summer to an end with a bang!  

Come and enjoy....

*A selection of food, drink and craft stalls courtesy of Green Top Markets  

Live music throughout the day 

Family activities and crafts 

Butty Bear 

The World Famous Underground Tour, Pithead Baths Exhibition and much more! 

Programme:

10am-4.30pm - Food, drink and craft market*

10am-10.30am - Blaenavon Town Band

10am-12pm - Blacksmith Demonstration

10.30am-3.30pm - Pit Portrait Family Activity

10.45am-11am - Twinkling Toes Dance School

11am- 2pm - Face Painting 

11.15am-12pm - Awdl (bilingual acoustic duo)

11.30am-11.40am - European Route of Industrial Heritage Dance Demonstration

11.30am - Butty Bear

12.20pm-1pm - Rock Sausage (rock covers)

1pm-3pm - Blacksmith Demonstration

1.20pm - 2.05pm - Full Dark No Stars (rock covers)

2pm - Butty Bear

2.30pm-3.30pm - Ragsy (singer songwriter and The Voice contestant)

3.50pm-4.35pm - Full Dark No Stars (rock covers)

*Alcohol will be available to purchase from 12pm (midday) onwards.

Information

1 September 2024, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Cost Free
Suitability Families

Big Bash

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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

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