Event:Pit Portraits at Big Pit's Big Bash

Big Pit National Coal Museum

Flash-back to the past, literally!

Join us for an interactive workshop where the whole family can dress up as colliers, tip girls, modern miners and more and have their portrait taken!

All portraits will be sent digitally for your enjoyment!

Additional Information

This event will be in English.

Age suitability: Suitable for all ages.

You will receive two digital images sent after the event, via email.

£5 per group.

Information

21 June 2025, 11am - 5pm

Cost £5.00

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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 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 serves 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.

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