Event:Guided Surface Tours
Every year at Big Pit we carry out essential underground maintenance to ensure that we can continue to offer a world class experience for visitors to enjoy.
During the period when the underground tour is unavailable, our guides are on hand to offer unique guided tours of Big Pit’s surface, including Pit Top and various colliery buildings.
During the guided surface tour, our guides will explain the work that’s being carried out underground, the history of Big Pit as a working coal mine, contraband regulations and the role of women and children underground.
The tour will also visit the Lamproom, Winder House, Forge and Stables where our guides will share interesting facts and explain the important roles these buildings played in the efficient and safe running of Big Pit.
The audio visual King Coal Mining Experience will be open, along with the Pit Head Baths Exhibition, Coffee Shop and new Gift Shop.
Pre-book a FREE surface tour HERE or ask upon arrival.
Information
Plan your visit
Opening Hours
UNDERGROUND TOURS WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM MONDAY 2 FEBRUARY 2026.
FREE GUIDED SURFACE TOURS ARE AVAILABLE 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 & 25 JANUARY 2026.
Until 31 January 2026
Open daily 9.30am-4pm.
Last entry: 3pm.
1 February 2026-November 2026
Open daily 9.30am-5pm.
Last entry: 4pm.
Underground tours: 10am-3.30pm.*
*Underground tours will resume from Monday 2 February 2026, 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 is open daily 10am-4pm serving 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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