Events and Tours at The Royal Mint Experience
The Royal Mint is transforming as a business, and as part of our evolution, we're enhancing our Royal Mint Experience tours to showcase these new and exciting areas of our business to visitors. To allow us to make these changes, visitors will not be able to see The Royal Mint’s Circulating Coin Factory in operation.
Limited Strike Your Own Coin: The 80th Anniversary of VE Day
Thursday 8th May 2025
Strike your own VE Day 2025 UK Coin in honour of the unforgettable events of 8 May 1945. This coin will be on the press for just 12 hours on Thursday 8 May, as a special tribute to this poignant occasion. Simply book your tour at any available time on this day. Strike Your Own Coins can be purchased on arrival at £10 each.
Join Chris Barker, from The Royal Mint Museum, at 11:30am or 2:30pm for a talk on The Royal Mint’s involvement in the war effort. At 12:45pm and 3:45pm, you can also enjoy 1940s themed music from singer Lydia Griffiths.
Dilwyn the Dragon: A Magical Workshop
Mon 26th May, Wed 28th May, Fri 30th May 2025
Little performers. Big Imaginations. One unforgettable Half Term experience!
Let your imagination take flight with a magical session of storytelling and performance. Explore characters from the much-loved children’s book Dilwyn the Welsh Dragon through sound, movement, and imagination. Perfect for ages 5-8 (minimum age 3).
Enjoy 50% off this event when booking a tour at the same time! Tickets are automatically discounted at checkout.
Guided Tours
The Royal Mint is the only place in the world to make circulating coins for the UK; join us on a guided tour discover as your expert host explains how coins have been made for royalty for over a thousand years.
Magic in the Making
Check back soon for special events that run throughout the year. Let’s make The Royal Mint Experience your go-to events hub for school holidays and special occasions.
