The Royal Mint Experience, based in Llantrisant South Wales, has announced its Christmas event will be returning once again this year – transforming the official home of coins into Santa’s magical workshop.
Last year’s Christmas extravaganza proved extremely popular among families, with 8,500 tickets being sold over the festive period, making it the busiest December on record since The Royal Mint Experience first opened its doors in 2016.
From coins in Christmas stockings to sixpences stirred into Christmas puddings, coins have a long association with Christmas. The centuries old tradition is the inspiration behind this year’s magical Christmas event at The Royal Mint Experience.
Dan Johnson, Visitor Attraction Manager at The Royal Mint Experience said, “With the big day just around the corner, we are thrilled to announce that The Royal Mint Experience will once again transform into Santa’s magical workshop. Visitors will be able to follow in his snowy footsteps as he collects coins for the nation’s stockings and can strike their very own Harry Potter 50p coin. Most importantly, everyone will get to meet the big man himself, Santa Claus.”
In the lead up to Christmas, The Royal Mint Experience will be transformed into a magical workshop covered in a dusting of snow and adorned with hundreds of lights, baubles, and festive surprises. Visitors will follow in Santa’s footsteps as he travels through the factory experience collecting coins for the nation’s stockings. They’ll be able to strike their own Harry Potter 50p coin, before exploring the unique 1,100-year history of The Royal Mint through interactive exhibitions and original artefacts.
Urban Markets will also be in attendance for the opening weekend of The Royal Mint Experience’s Christmas. A range of independent traders will be on site selling a festive treats and gifts.
Christmas at The Royal Mint Experience runs from 26th November to 24th December*, with tickets priced at £10 per adult and £15 per. Parking on site is free and tours will run from 10am to 7pm seven days a week. A special festive menu will be available at the café, with a range of Christmas treats including mince pies and mulled wine.
To book your festive day out at The Royal Mint Experience visit www.royalmint.com or call 0333 241 2223.
