The Royal Mint Christmas Experience, Llantrisant, Wales

04/12/2022

The Royal Mint

*We were provided tickets in exchange for an honest review. Words 100% my own 

The Royal Mint Experience in Llantrisant, where all the UK's coins are made, have pulled out all the stops this year and has turned into a magical winter wonderland.  Walking up the path you are transported to a land of snow and festivities and are met with a huge Christmas tree, a polar bear chair and giant candy canes. Inside the Mint is no different with decorations hanging, more beautifully decorated trees and Santa's sleigh which children can sit in. 

You can either head to the Cafe for a mince pie before your tour or head straight to the ticket desk to check in for a special festive tour of the Mint, which is part of the Christmas Experience. Each tour sets off at a specific time so make sure to arrive around 15mins beforehand, you will need to go through a brief security check before heading into a cosy room with soft throw-covered seating, where you meet your very knowledgeable tour guide. It's here you will watch a short video about The Mint and hear more about the story of Santa, Stockings and Coins and how they are all connected. The story continues throughout the tour and is easy to follow and entertaining for all ages. 


The Royal Mint

Do remind your children to bring along their Christmas lists which can be posted in a special postbox, which lights up when you pop your letter into it. You can print out a special Royal Mint letter to take with you - here. We were assured all letters were then sent directly to the big man himself. 

After posting of the letters you walk over to Santa's sorting room, where you hear more stories and touch on the history of the Mint and the different coins that are made on-site. You then get a chance to see some of the factory floor and how the coins are made before having the chance to strike your own coin. Striking of a limited edition 50p coin is optional and has an extra small surcharge, this is a very unique experience and perfect for those 5yrs+.

Once everyone who wants to strike a coin has, you make your way through to see Santa and a very authentic Santa indeed, in fact, one of the best ones we have seen in a while. Santa was so welcoming and really took time to listen to what each child had to say and didn't rush anyone, before handing over a very special Christmas present. My youngest came away telling me that he was sure that was the real Santa. 


The Royal Mint


Once everyone has had a turn to sit and speak with Santa, you move across to the exhibition space. While the official part of the tour is over you are free to explore the exhibition at your own leisure, there are lots of things to see and do in this area, including interactive exhibits and you get to see the 2012 London Olympic Medals which were made in the Royal Mint. 

I would say the whole experience is around 45mins-1hr and there is a lovely gift shop and Cafe on site. The Christmas experience costs £10 per child and £15 per adult and the gift the children receive is worth more than their ticket so in terms of value it's really good. 

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11 comments:

  1. The royal mint christmas experience is awesome! I would love to go there with my family, that is so cool...

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  2. I lvoe the vibe there. It's so cozy, just what you want for Christmas.

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  3. This sounds like it must have been so much fun for the kids. It sounds like the Santa was really good. He certainly does look the part.

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  4. The kids would love to experience the same. Sitting and talking next to Santa is such a great experience.

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  5. Looks like a great experience, one thing I miss now that my children are grown up is the visit to Father Christmas

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  6. Looks like such a festive experience for the kids and the price is very reasonable as well

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  7. I had no idea where the Royal Mint even was, but this sounds like such a nice festive day. And a great looking Santa, so good he was able to convince your youngest x

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  8. I love that the Santa is very authentic. I don't like when he looks fake.

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  9. Pictures with Santa are priceless. I love looking back at all the lovely memories and how quickly they grow up.

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  10. I think it is great to pull out all the stops on occasion. Sounds great.

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  11. I think it is great to pull out all of the stops on occasion. Sounds great.
    ~Paula Richie

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