About South Wales Miners Museum
Visit South Wales Miners Museum and find yourself being taken on an historical journey back in time. The museum offers insight into the working life of a miner and features a replica miners' tunnel and an extensive collection of photographs and various mining artifacts that bring the experience to life.
Outdoor exhibits include an authentic Blacksmith Shop, Lamp Room and an antique Engine House, so plenty of things to explore.
Brave and adventurous types can also experience the dark tunnel where there is no natural light, emulating the true conditions underground! Plus cap lamps and helmets can be tried on for a bit of underground role play! Bear in mind when you're trying to find it that it's in Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre!
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History of South Wales Coal mining
Learning about the history of mining with interactive and life like displays.
Guided tours lead by ex miners
Our Guides are ex working miners with a wealth of knowledge on how coal mines operated and the hard conditions miners experienced in a dangerous working enviroment
Kids Interact
Many of our displays allow kids to interact. There is a simulated underground expeirience in the main building where kids can dress up as a miner and experience what working life was like in a coal mine.
The outdoor exhibits include a working Blacksmiths Forge, Lamp Room and Haulage Engine. We also have a working model steam engine called "Glyndwr"
Facilities
Toilets
Gift Shop
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
Onsite Parking
Food Available
Wheelchair Friendly
Dog Friendly
Pushchair Friendly
Card Payments Accepted
Opening Times
- Monday, Closed
- Tuesday, Closed
- Wednesday, 10:00 - 15:30
- Thursday, 10:00 - 15:30
- Friday, 10:00 - 15:30
- Saturday, 10:00 - 15:30
- Sunday, Closed
Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 - 16:00
Parties are advised to book in advance.
Please check our web site for further details.
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (6-17) : £3.00
- Adult (18+-18+) : £4.00
- Babies and Toddlers (0-5) : Free
General AdmissionConcessions over 60 £3.00
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 1 - 2 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
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Contact Details
South Wales Miners Museum
Afan Argoed Country Park
Cynonville
Port Talbot
Glamorgan and Cardiff
SA13 3HG
Wales
We are located in the Afan Argoed Country Park visitor centre. Parking is pay and display.
Tel: 01639851833
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