Event:St David’s Day at Big Pit - celebrating Welsh Culture & Wellbeing

Big Pit National Coal Museum

Join us at Big Pit for a joyful celebration of the culture & traditions that make Wales so special! 

This St. David's Day, the museum will come alive with music, activities & plenty of community spirit  

Enjoy music from Welsh artists & songs and dance from local schools to get your spirit soaring and toes tapping! Plus, plenty of daffodils to brighten the day. 

Find out more about how Welsh heritage and doing the little things in life can improve your mental wellbeing, and take part in activities which can eliminate stress, improve mood and help us deal with everyday challenges. 

Performances (schedule to follow) 

11am - 4.30pm 

Coity Room (Pithead Baths Building) 

Suitability: All  

Wellbeing Fayre 

11am - 4pm 

Kearsley Room (Pithead Baths Building) 

Suitability: All 

Love Spoon Paper Craft Activity 

11am - 3.30pm

Y Stiwt

Suitability: All 

Booking: Not required – drop in session 

‘Writing for Wellbeing’ Activity  

1pm - 3pm  

Board Room 

Suitability: All  

Please note part of this session may be filmed. If you prefer not to be filmed please let us know.

Booking: email sally.peet@museumwales.ac.uk 

Information

1 March 2026, 11am - 4.30pm
Cost Free
Suitability All
Image of the Headgear with St David's Day flag
Image of Miners helmet and daffodils
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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.

Visiting 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. 

 Accessibility

General advice and advice for our disabled visitors

Access Guide

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