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The Black Gold Underground Experience

Take a pit stop at Lewis Merthyr Colliery and enjoy an underground tour

Open today: 09:00 - 16:30
Duration: 1h 30mins
Max group size: 25
Wheelchair accessible
Provider: A Welsh Coal Mining Experience
Registered address: Porth Street, Porth, CF39 9ST, Rhondda Cynon Taff, GB
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What's 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

What's not included

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

Important information

* Prams are allowed on site but not on the tour * The site is wheelchair friendly * Guide dogs are allowed
  • Guided surface and underground tour with former miners, gaining an insight into their real life experiences from the Lewis Merthyr Colliery and beyond
  • Visit Trefor and Bertie Engine Houses, home to 150 year old winding wheels still in operation, along with interactive and audio visual presentations
  • Learn about the first million pound cheque to be written at the Coal Exchange Cardiff and the mine's links to the Titanic

A Welsh Coal Mining Experience at Rhondda Heritage Park allows you to visit an authentic coal mine in the South Wales Valleys.

Discover the international story of Welsh coal and the people who made it a global business. You'll also learn about Lewis Merthyr, the owner who wrote the first one million pound cheque, and how the mine has connections with the RMS Titanic.

If you're feeling hungry, head to Café Bracchi. The café recognises and celebrates the impact of the Italian community who moved to the South Wales Valleys from their native homeland in Bardi and surrounding areas at the turn of the 20th Century.

After something savoury, turn your tastebuds toward the award-winning Chocolate House on-site. Home to fine chocolates, they offer bespoke and VIP chocolate tasting and making sessions.

If you're crafty, then join Craft of Hearts for a bespoke crafting session (this can be added to your group visit for an additional fee). It was recently named Independent Welsh Craft Shop of the Year!

  • Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your tour start time
  • Check in at the reception desk on arrival
Friday 09:00 - 16:30
Saturday 09:00 - 16:30
Sunday Closed
Monday 09:00 - 16:30
Tuesday 09:00 - 16:30
Wednesday 09:00 - 16:30
Thursday 09:00 - 16:30
A Welsh Coal Mining Experience
Coedcae Road, CF37 2NP, Porth
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  • Get a full refund if you select a refundable ticket during checkout and cancel until 23:59 the day before you visit.
  • Rescheduling is not possible for this ticket.

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3 reviews
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Michael ,  United Kingdom United Kingdom
14 Mar 2024
Excellent
Martin gave us excellent tour. Brilliant ensight how life was hard underground for kids working in darkness
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Anonymous
03 Mar 2024
Excellent
Educating and underside.
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Ian,  United Kingdom United Kingdom
28 Jul 2023
Excellent
Well worth it thoroughly enjoyed it. Peter the guide was very knowledgeable and a nice guy . Learned a lot about mining and the history of mining in the Rhondda valley.
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