We visited the big pit in wales with my 5 year old, it is free entry and was a really enjoyable morning. The tour down in the mine took just under an hour with lots to see down it the pit as well as other bits above grounds like the shower and locker areas, where the explosives were kept etc.... More

Our daughter took us to the Big Pit and well worth it. The visit doqn a mine and then the walk around the restored buildings and exhibition s are well worth it. And it's free. The cafe offers light meals and snacks and is located in the mine baths and exhibition area. All in all a very interesting few hours... More

We stumbles upon Big Pit not knowing what to expect. £2 for all day parking we thought was good considering the Museum was free. On arrival we were asked if we wanted to go into the coal mine itself, this was also free, we decided why not. We went on the coal mine tour itself as the weather was not... More

We decided to visit this museum on a bank holiday in May. The weather was glourious yet it was not packed. The museum is free and you get to go down into the coal seams with a former miner. Plus there are other things to look at after your 45-50 minute tour underground. Take an extra jumper as my wife... More

This is a really good attraction. Very informative and unique. You get kitted out with a helmet, battery pack, gas mask and head torch. You go 90 meters down in the lift and have about a 50 minute tour of the coal mine. The guides are ex-miners. Really good for kids and adults alike. After the tour there are other... More

We have been past this place a fair few times in the past but decided to give it a go.The first thing you notice is the landscape of the area it is stunning......and gives you the feel of how it used to be.When you sit in the waiting room your guide comes out and takes you in groups of 17... More

This is a terrific place to visit, to get an idea of what coal mining was like. The tour was fantastic, especially the guides, former miners, who kit you out with hardhat and head torch, and take you down into part of the actual mine itself - not just a tourist mock up. The tour is great, and very informative.... More

Hi i would like to say I would of been happy to have paid for the experience of going down to the mine, it was a amazing visit, Big thanks to "THE KID" tour guide for joining in some fun and banter with us, and if you do happen to have the kid as a tour guide ask him if... More

Really interesting place, a must go if your near wales or live in wales it's interesting and show's you what used to happen in the pit Etc,great information for trip's and day visit's if you are a tourist etc,even for just a kids day out,there is also an old bath's where the miner's used to bathe and there's like old... More