Event:Caffi MINE - Big Pit’s Dementia Supportive Group

Big Pit National Coal Museum

Caffi MINE, is a safe place to enjoy a cuppa and chat about the heritage of South Wales and its industrial past at Big Pit. 

Sessions include visits to heritage sites, reminiscence sessions inspired by our museum collections and activities that anyone can get involved in or just come along to sit and relax.

Sessions run from 10.30am -12.30pm. 

Refreshments start from 10.30am with the activities beginning at 11am until 12.30pm.

Sessions:

17 February - Watch a classic film at Blaenavon Workmen's Hall cinema;

31 March - Make your own 'sensory garden';

12 May - Photography and captured memories;

23 June - Miners' Fortnight and holidays at the seaside.

Caffi MINE is a FREE group and is funded by generous support from National Grid.

Information

17 February, 31 March, 12 May & 23 June 2025, 10.30am-12.30pm
Cost Free
Suitability All
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Plan your visit

Opening Hours

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.

30 & 31 January 2025  
The Museum will be CLOSED for staff training.

1 February 2025 -November 2025  
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​.

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 is closed until 1 February. 
  • You are welcome to bring a picnic to the Museum.

Accessibility

General advice and advice for our disabled visitors

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