Award-winning tours and exhibitions for groups at The Royal Mint

You’ll go behind the scenes at The Royal Mint through its award-winning guided tour during which you will visit the circulating coin factory where you may be lucky and experience coins for the UK, or one of its partner countries, being minted right in front of your eyes. Your group members will also hear about the fascinating process behind making every coin on-site before being able to strike their very own coin*. 

As well as bespoke group packages and discounted admission, group travel organisers can also treat their members to a decadent afternoon tea, or grab a tasty lunch together, before or after the tour, as part of the exclusive groups menu.

What to expect at The Royal Mint

General tours include a visit to The Royal Mint Exhibition, an exciting treasure trove of precious historical coins and rare artefacts. Here, you will be taken on a journey through history, right back to around 886AD starting at the Tower of London. Find the Alfred the Great penny which is a staggering 1,100 years old, medals from the London 2012 Olympics, the UK’s first Sovereign from 1489 plus much more.

A range of different events

Amazing events run throughout the year at The Royal Mint Experience, such as Markets at the Mint (the last Saturday of every month), where you can pick up some wonderful Welsh crafts or food made in the local area. Or, book an evening of refreshments and fascinating talks from industry experts, giving further insight into some of The Royal Mint’s historic connections. 

These evening events have featured guests from far and wide, including coin designers, world-renowned historians and members of The Royal Mint Museum themselves.

At Christmas, The Royal Mint transforms into a spectacular winter wonderland, covered in snow. You will find more than 40 Christmas trees, thousands of festive lights, decorations and not forgetting the main attraction - Santa. The team says it guarantees you a visit like no other. Festive private tours for groups are available including Festive Afternoon Tea.

Or, if you’re looking for a unique dining location, groups can enjoy a delicious three-course meal surrounded by over 1,100 years’ worth of history. Take a late tour at The Royal Mint, experience it like no other time, and who knows, you may be lucky enough to get up-close to its machines on the factory floor.

Your guide will then explain the history and significance of The Royal Mint, before being led to the exhibition space where your tables will be laid ready for a delicious locally produced meal including your choice of red or white wine.