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1975
TODAY
BIG PIT
NATIONAL MUSEUM
GULBENKIAN PRIZE FOR MUSEUM OF THE YEAR 2005
VOTED BEST TOLD STORY 2016
WELSH HOSPITALITY
AWARD 2016
Discover the Rich Welsh Coal Mining Heritage. The Big Pit was working coal mine from 1880 to 1980 and is one of the biggest Mining Museums in the UK.
Visitors will be treated to an amazing underground Tour led by a real Miner, complete with Story telling. A souvenir shop is available on the site.
FIND THE BIG BIT
PHYSICAL ADDRESS
Big Pit National Coal Museum, Blaenafon, Torfaen
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SAT NAV
NP4 9XP
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TELEPHONE
Tel. + 44 (0) 300 111 2 333
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For further information, please click the link for the Big Pit Website
From Market Square Brynmawr, 13 min (5.0 mi) via B4248
Brynmawr Wales
The Highest Market Town in Wales. Legendary Historic Trails. Great outdoors Activities. Must See Attractions. A Warm Hearted Local Community.
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