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Unlock 1,100 years of history at The Royal Mint Experience. Explore the fascinating coin making process from preparing blank metal discs to striking your very own coin. A little bit of detail about the factory tour - their presses strike around 750 coins a minute-faster than the eye can see! Guests can begin their coin collection by taking home a special coin that they helped to make. With one strike your blank disc becomes a UK coin. The coin being struck changes at different periods throughout the year.
Explore their six different exhibition areas at your own pace. These areas are home to some of the most important historical artefacts in the 1,100-year history of The Royal Mint. Some coins and items here are amongst the rarest in the world, get up close and personal to a 1,100 year-old Alfred the Great penny which represents the start of The Royal Mint’s long history and admire the gold sovereign which has become one of the most famous coins in the world. As the world’s largest exporting mint, they make coins for dozens of nations each year. Explore their display of coins from 80 different countries.
A series of events are hosted throughout the year, including workshops during the school holidays, talk series, outdoor cinemas and lots more! The on-site gift shop is perfect if choosing to take home a souvenir, starting a coin collection or searching for a present for a special occasion
Introducing VIP Tours - an exclusive opportunity to go behind the scenes and see more of what The Royal Mint has to offer. Get up close to the team on the coin press floor, experience history not on display and explore the tools used to create the coins.
Guests in a group of 10 or more can benefit from their brand new group discounts, with savings of up to 40% depending on your group size.
The experience is open Thursday-Sunday from 09:30 until 17:30 with tours running every 30 minutes from 10am until 4pm. To book please call them on 0333 241 2223 or visit their website.
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Opening Times
Open (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday | 09:30 | 17:30* |
Tuesday | 09:30 | 17:30* |
Wednesday | 09:30 | 17:30* |
Thursday | 09:30 | 17:30* |
Friday | 09:30 | 17:30* |
Saturday | 09:30 | 17:30* |
Sunday | 09:30 | 17:30* |
* Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to changeFurther Information
Key Features
- Families
Specialist Features
- Family Fun
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Recent Reviews:
- JulesTripsCambridge, United KingdomMuch more interesting than expected, good tourWednesday, 17th April 2024We had been recommended to take the tour by a family member and are glad we did, although the stand-alone exhibition was also worth a look if you are pushed for time. They do an airport style wand... Read full review
- Jonathan TBath, United KingdomReally enjoyable visit .Saturday, 20th April 2024Really enjoyable and interesting visit. Daniel was a funny and knowledgeable tour guide who engaged with everyone well. We went on a Saturday so could go into the actual factory and see where the... Read full review
- Stuart KExcellent tourMonday, 22nd April 2024If you're a coin collector, interested in coins or just history this is a interesting place to visit. I highly recommend this tour Read full review