This heritage railway runs on a 7-mile track between Pontypool and Blaenavon, passing through the scenic Torfaen valley. The railway features a collection of vintage steam and diesel locomotives, offering a nostalgic journey through the Welsh countryside. At the Big Pit station, visitors can explore the adjacent Blaenavon Ironworks, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and learn about the region's rich industrial heritage.
It's a popular place (with schools) we failed to go on a day when there weren't multiple groups of children. They are very well organised at the exhibition and will keep you separate from the school groups. This can affect the waiting time and ours was about an hour. The tour underground is revealing and you have a good sense of the terrible conditions the early miners faced. Probably not a good idea if you are claustrophobic, the is the King Coal mining experience as an alternative. There is plenty else to see, my favourite was the Pithead Baths exhibition. You pay PS5 for parking (all day) and the complex is free to visit, you can book ahead for a particular time slot but will pay more for this option. There is a cafe and toilets on site.
Excellent tour with amazing guides. It gives you a real feel to what miners had to experience and I definitely recommend it.
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It's a popular place (with schools) we failed to go on a day when there weren't multiple groups of children. They are very well organised at the exhibition and will keep you separate from the school groups. This can affect the waiting time and ours was about an hour. The tour underground is revealing and you have a good sense of the terrible conditions the early miners faced. Probably not a good idea if you are claustrophobic, the is the King Coal mining experience as an alternative. There is plenty else to see, my favourite was the Pithead Baths exhibition. You pay PS5 for parking (all day) and the complex is free to visit, you can book ahead for a particular time slot but will pay more for this option. There is a cafe and toilets on site.
Excellent tour with amazing guides. It gives you a real feel to what miners had to experience and I definitely recommend it.
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