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Killhope Lead Mining Museum

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Killhope Lead Mining Museum
Upper Weardale
Cowshill
County Durham
DL13 1AR

Tel: +44 01388 537505

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Children wearing hard hats in Killhope Lead Mine in dark truck full of rocks
  • Children wearing hard hats in Killhope Lead Mine in dark truck full of rocks
  • family walking along footpath beside river at Killhope
  • Exterior view of Killhope with trees in background and stream to the foreground
  • Typical room where a miners' family would live.  Fireplace with clothes drying, table, tin bath, pictures, chairs.
  • Man and woman in Killhope cafe with a another family in the background.
  • Sky, trees, rocks,

About

Killhope is open to visitors for free this summer, offering people the chance to celebrate the county’s lead-mining heritage seven days a week.

A number of outdoor events will be held at the Victorian lead-mining museum throughout the summer. Small groups will also be able to take part in guided tours of the underground mine and look for lead ore and minerals on the washing floor.

Alongside the exhibitions, a play park, gift shop and new café will open to visitors and the museum has a number of yurts available for hire for special occasions.  

The museum will open seven days a week from 10.00am until 4.30pm, with final admissions at 3:30pm. Cafe open 10.00am - 4.00pm.

Killhope is a multi award winning Victorian lead mining museum offering a great day out for the family. Guided mine tours, working water wheel, original machinery, exhibitions, workshops, family events, performances, stunning scenery, Yurt hires, shop and cafe.

Special events will take place throughout the year. Check Killhope's website for details.

 

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  • VAQAS VB Attraction
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Awards

  • Visit EnglandVAQAS VAQAS 2019
  • Green AwardsGreen Tourism Business Scheme - Gold Green Tourism Business Scheme - Gold 2017
  • Visit England Code of Practice 2017
  • Visit EnglandVisitengland Hidden Gem Visitengland Hidden Gem 2016
  • Visit EnglandBest Told Story Best Told Story 2021

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Recent Reviews:

  • paulrH1525OX
    York, United Kingdom
    Trip Type:
    Family
    Packed full with things to do, perfect and free!
    5 of 5 stars
    Wednesday, 26th October 2022
    Far more than a wet weather option, this museum is packed with things to do and experience. The staff and volunteers really create that spark of interest with their enthusiasm and stories. My... Read full review
  • 615anitah
    Scunthorpe, United Kingdom
    Trip Type:
    Couples
    Definitely worth a visit.
    4 of 5 stars
    Wednesday, 26th October 2022
    Really interesting attraction. Small museum and displays of minerals and open-air mineing museum area. You can go on a tour of the mine but need to supply your own wellies. Was a shame some areas... Read full review
  • Robert R
    Trip Type:
    Friends getaway
    Excellent museum - and free!
    5 of 5 stars
    Saturday, 29th October 2022
    Brilliant, well-designed museum with plenty to see and welcoming knowledgeable staff. The day we visited there was a one woman show giving an insight into life at the mine. It was excellent... Read full review
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Facilities

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  • Access Statement - Please see below

Group Travel

  • Out of Hours Visits

Parking & Transport

  • Parking (free)

Provider Facilities

  • Dogs Accepted - On a lead.

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Opening Times

2023 (1 Apr 2023 - 31 Oct 2023)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday10:00 - 16:30
Bank Holiday10:30 - 16:30

* Cafe 10am - 4pm

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Killhope/

Map & Directions

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Road Directions

Nearest major road is A69. Take the A689 road, Killhope is situated between Alston and Stanhope.

Public Transport Directions

Traveline 0871 200 22 33 for general transport information. Weardale Motor Services run a regular bus service through Weardale. Normally this terminates at Cowshill, 2.5 miles east of Killhope, but certain summer services will run to Killhope by request. Please contact Weardale Motor Services for details and booking tel: 01388 528235 for details. If you arrive by this bus we'll give you a 10% 'Green Discount' on your entry fee! If you come on your bike you'll get a 10% 'Green admission discount' Look out for the roof of england Sunday bus through out the summer 2013 season

Highlights...

Killhope Mining Museum Cafe and ShopKillhope Lead Mining Museum Cafe and Shop, CowshillThe café offers a wonderful menu with a choice of home-made soups, sandwiches, scones, cakes and lots more. Ingredients are organic or locally sourced where possible.

Killhope Visitor Information Point, LaneheadA unique Visitor Information Point, situated within the reception at Killhope

Killhope Woodland Walks, CowshillThe woodland walks are part of a day out at Killhope – two wildlife hides, one accessible hide on the push chair friendly walk.

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