The Royal Mint Experience: Entry Ticket and Exhibition Tour

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ID: GYG409676-743388
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Country: United Kingdom

Duration: 03:00 hours


Description

Go behind the scenes on an award-winning guided tour and learn about coin production with this entry ticket to The Royal Mint Experience in Ynysmaerdy. Get the rare chance to strike your own coin.
Pre-book your entry ticket to The Royal Mint Experience, the only place in the world where you can witness the United Kingdom’s coins being made. Follow the journey of a coin from a blank to a bank on an exclusive behind-the-scenes guided factory tour experience. 
Marvel at the home of U.K. coin production at The Royal Mint, a mint that’s been minting coins for up to 60 countries at a time. Follow your guide through the factory and learn about different processes. 
As you explore, you may be lucky enough to see U.K. coins being made during your visit. At the end of your tour, get the opportunity to strike a coin of your very own at the only place in the world where you can do this (fees apply). 
Following your tour, find yourself surrounded by over 1,100 years of history at the mint’s exhibition. From tales of the Tower Of London to the present day, get authentic insights into what makes a world-leading mint.
See rare items, Olympic medals, Sir Isaac Newton’s notes, and much more. The exhibition area is home to some of the most important and historical artifacts in the 1,100-year history of The Royal Mint.
Take advantage of plenty of free time to explore the exhibition at your own pace. Enrich your visit through temporary exhibitions that change year on year.
Before the end of your visit, stop at the on-site cafe to enjoy lunch and visit the official gift store that stocks a huge array of one-of-a-kind gifts and merchandise. Team members are on hand to assist you with any purchase.

Highlights

  • Watch as coins are minted right before your eyes at a live minting factory
  • Unlock 1,100 years of history at The Royal Mint factory and exhibition
  • Marvel at coins and items that are amongst the rarest in the world
  • Take the opportunity to strike your own United Kingdom sterling coin
  • Shop one-of-a-kind gifts and items at only official Royal Mint store

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Opening hours for The Royal Mint are subject to change
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Masks are required while indoors
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Start at The Royal Mint Experience entrance. Go to the ticket desk to check in. The Royal Mint Experience is only a 25-minute drive from Cardiff city's center.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.