South Wales, United Kingdom
Rhondda Heritage Park, Coedcae Rd
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+441443682036
The tour was very interesting with an ex-miner as a guide. Our small group had plenty of time to chat as a result and all questions were answered without hesitation. The site was a real mine and they have now added lots of interactive set pieces, some of which are very impressive. I shan't spoil the surprise and each experience has lots of effects and plenty of photo opportunities. The whole place is wheelchair accessible, tho the last 'interactive set piece' in the coal cart may require sitting on the sideline. Well appointed shop with local produce and assorted gifts. One minor complaint, the guide tho very happy and cheerful at one point was asked if he would return to mining if the industry was revived tomorrow. Given the risks involved and his highlighting of the dangers as well as friendships and comradeship, a good question I thought, from the lady who asked. He responded in the positive and gave his reasons why including 'foolish government policies etc.' which given the economic devastation inflicted on this area. Fair enough. Alas for those of us in the group who did not heartily agree with this statement, at the end of the tour we were passively aggressively denied a handshake. For the youngsters out there he left us hanging. Not a big deal but just to point out no objections were voiced nor disdaining looks given on his views, we simply didn't cheer them either. To be clear. Every member of the staff here was friendly and welcoming as you expect in the valleys, they do keep a welcome. Just if you do visit, and if your interested at all in history and engineering I heartily recommend, should a guide suggest the return of coal, if you want your hand shake, agree:) If you don't, deduct a star, I had nothing else to fault.
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Only called in for a quick look around but we will return for a proper visit at a later date because it does look interesting. Had a cuppa in the onsite cafe which is decorated with a mining theme and provides decent food.
Fantastic historic museum. The tour guide is very knowledgeable and draws on own experiences. Great for children. Gives you a good idea of what being a miner was like. Felt totally safe as social distancing maintained at all times. Hand sanitisers regularly placed
A wonderful and very informative tour of the mines with a great guide who was a miner himself. There is also a gallery and gift shop. I would also highly recommend the cafe which had a great selection of very tasty food
The staff were very friendly and went out the way to make everything fine for us.
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