Event:Was It Worth It: Commemorating the end of the 1984-85 Miners' Strike

Big Pit National Coal Museum

Join us at Big Pit for a day of talks, music, film, exhibitions & poetry to remember the 1984-5 Miners’ Strike which changed the political, economic, and social history of Wales forever.

Also an opportunity to take the world famous underground tour with some of our miner guides who had first-hand experience of the Strike.

Information

1 March 2025, 11am-4pm
Cost Free
Suitability All
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Plan your visit

Opening Hours

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. 
  • 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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