Big Pit National Coal Museum
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Event:Mine Monsters

Big Pit National Coal Museum
Join our Supernatural Storyteller on a walk through the mine* and hear ancient Tales of Welsh Folklore’s mysterious ‘Mine Monsters’.
Learn all about the mystical Tylwyth Teg (fairy folk), with stories of the curious Coblynau (Goblins) and the greedy Coal Giant.
 
*please note the storytelling experience takes place in our ‘King Coal’ simulated mine experience above ground, not in our underground mine.
Following your otherworldly storytelling session, create your own Magic Potions and a ‘Fantasy Folklore Map of Wales’, learning about mischievous mermaids, ancient toads, cursed boars and of course, dragons!
Click here to find out about what else we have on offer over half term including our The Coblynnau of Big Pit.
 
Additional Information:
Storytelling sessions will take place in the King Coal Mining Galleries
Storytelling sessions are pre-booked timed sessions, 30 minutes long. However, you can complete your Fantasy Folklore Map any time between 11am & 4pm in 'The Stute' building number 16. 
Non-participating people do not need to purchase a ticket for themselves; however, they will not be able to participate in craft activities.
All pushchairs must be left outside.
Ticketholders should arrive promptly and no more than 15 minutes before their allocated start time. Please allow up to 15 minutes to walk from the Museum car park/main building
Weather-appropriate clothing should be worn.
Your ticket price does not include parking. Car parking charge is £5 per day.

Information

27 October 2026, 11.00am
Cost 7.00
Suitability 4+
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Mine Monsters
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27 October 2026 11:00 View Tickets
27 October 2026 12:00 View Tickets
27 October 2026 13:00 View Tickets
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Plan your visit

 Opening Hours

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.

 Accessibility

General advice and advice for our disabled visitors

Access Guide

 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. 

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