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The Black Gold Underground Experience

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Highlights

Embark on a Welsh Coal Mining Experience at Rhondda Heritage Park, offering an authentic visit to a coal mine in the South Wales Valleys. Uncover the global significance of Welsh coal and the individuals who propelled it into a thriving international business. Delve into the intriguing history of Lewis Merthyr, the mine owner who penned the first one million pound cheque, and the mine's intriguing connections to the RMS Titanic.

After your underground adventure, satisfy your hunger at Café Bracchi, a tribute to the Italian community that migrated to the South Wales Valleys from Bardi and surrounding areas in the early 20th Century. For a delectable treat, indulge in the award-winning Chocolate House on-site. Discover a world of fine chocolates and partake in bespoke and VIP chocolate tasting and making sessions. If you're feeling crafty, join Craft of Hearts for a bespoke crafting session, recently named Independent Welsh Craft Shop of the Year (additional fee applies).

Embark on a guided surface and underground tour led by former miners, gaining insights into their real-life experiences at the Lewis Merthyr Colliery and beyond
Visit the Trefor and Bertie Engine Houses, housing 150-year-old winding wheels still in operation, along with interactive and audio-visual presentations
Learn about the first million pound cheque written at the Coal Exchange Cardiff and the mine's intriguing links to the Titanic

What's included

INCLUDED

Guided surface and underground tour of a genuine South Wales coal mine
Access to the Coal Society and its exhibition areas
Ride on the dram, a unique and thrilling experience taking you back to the surface

NOT INCLUDED

Craft workshop (additional fees will apply for workshops on site)

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Additional information

Must Know
Prams are allowed on site but not on the tour
The site is wheelchair friendly
Guide dogs are allowed
Pre Purchase
Children under 3 can enter free of charge for the Black Gold Underground Tour
Usage
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your tour start time
Check in at the reception desk on arrival
Good To Know
Wheelchair Access: Yes
Guide Languages: English
Advance Arrival Time: 0:15:00
Opening Hours
Thursday : Start time: 09:00 - End Time: 16:30.
Friday : Start time: 09:00 - End Time: 16:30.
Saturday : Start time: 09:00 - End Time: 16:30.
Sunday : Closed.
Monday : Start time: 09:00 - End Time: 16:30.
Tuesday : Start time: 09:00 - End Time: 16:30.
Wednesday: Start time: 09:00 - End Time: 16:30.

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