Enjoy a steam train and mining adventure for four at the Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway in South Wales. This experience voucher includes heritage railway travel, breakfast, and entry to the Big Pit National Coal Museum with a guided underground tour. Starting at Furnace Sidings, your group will board a steam train to the Big Pit branch line stop, where you can explore the museum’s exhibits and discover the history of Wales’ coal mining heritage. The highlight of the day is the underground mine tour, where you will descend 90 metres below ground with an experienced guide to explore the original mine tunnels and learn what life underground was really like. After your visit, enjoy unlimited travel on the heritage railway throughout the day, with the freedom to hop on and off at stations along the line. Depending on the timetable, you may also get the chance to ride one of Blaenavon’s heritage diesel trains. Located within the UNESCO-listed Blaenavon Industrial Landscape near the Brecon Beacons, this is a unique and memorable group day out in Wales.
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Overview
- Enjoy a scenic 60-minute steam train ride departing from and returning to Blaenavon Railway
- Receive entry to the Underground Tour at The Big Pit National Coal Museum
- Enjoy a breakfast sandwich and your choice of hot drink or bubbly
- This voucher is valid for Four people
What's Included
- Scenic 60-minute steam train ride departing from and returning to Blaenavon Railway
- Visit The Big Pit National Coal Museum
- Entry for the Underground Tour at The Big Pit National Coal Museum is also included with this experience
- Your rover ticket on standard running days allows you to travel as much as you want and to leave and rejoin the train at any station
- Breakfast sandwich and your choice of hot drink or bubbly
- An additional 60-minute diesel train ride (selected days)
- E-guided circular hike from the venue to a scenic local beauty spot
- Free on-site parking and café facilities available
The Underground Tour
- Get kitted out with your hard hat and battery lamp, then step into the ‘cage’ to descend
- underground to discover the harsh realities of coal mining through the centuries.
- Tours are led by mine guides. Hear all about your guide’s working life and experiences in the coal mine.
- Discover the different ages of mining, from Victorian times, when women and children worked underground alongside men
- Find out about the role of pit ponies and how modern machinery changed coal mining
Suitable For
- Under 16s must be accompanied by a participating adult
Availability
- Tours are available in May, June, July and August
- Underground tours are available between 10:00 and 15.30
- Dates and timings are subject to availability
Locations:
- Blaenavon Heritage Railway, Torfaen
- Big Pit National Coal Museum, Torfaen
Anything Else
- Friends and family are welcome; however, they will be required to pay for train and entry tickets on the day (subject to availability)
How the Voucher Works
- Purchase the voucher online
- Receive your e-voucher or gift pack
- Redeem online to select location and date
- Enjoy your experience
