Royal Mint & Afternoon Tea Near Cardiff
Royal Mint Llantrisant near Cardiff with Afternoon Tea
Since opening in 2016, The Royal Mint Experience has become one of the top-rated tourist attractions in South Wales. Our guided tours give you unprecedented access to The Royal Mint and its history. Go behind the scenes to discover a whole world of coinage and experience history at The Royal Mint Experience.
Your experience starts in the Pre-Show area, where you will gain an introduction to The Royal Mint before making the short walk over to the factory experience.
Factory Tour
Led by your Visitor Host you will enter one of the manufacturing areas, to discover how blank pieces of metal are made before being struck to become coins. From a viewing area, you will look into the striking hall where thousands of coins are produced, 24 hours a day. You will then be given the option to strike your own coin to take home as a memento or have a picture surrounded by a chests of coins (additional charges apply).
Interactive Exhibition
Following the Factory Experience, you will be escorted to the self-guided Interactive Exhibition to explore six different zones at your own pace. Visitor hosts will be on hand; ready to answer any questions and to help you get the most out of your visit.
During your visit, you will enjoy a full afternoon tea: A selection of sandwiches, a selection of dainty pastries and scone served with Cornish clotted cream and jam served with a range of teas or coffee.
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.