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Killhope Lead Mining Museum
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Killhope Lead Mining Museum
Upper Weardale
Cowshill
County Durham
DL13 1AR
Upper Weardale
Cowshill
County Durham
DL13 1AR
Tel: +44 01388 537505
Book Tickets
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Free | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction
Awards
- Visit England
VAQAS 2019 - Green Awards
Green Tourism Business Scheme - Gold 2017 - Visit England Code of Practice 2017
- Visit England
Visitengland Hidden Gem 2016 - Visit England
Best Told Story 2021
TripAdvisor
Travelers Choice 2022
- Excellent222
- Very Good47
- Average8
- Poor2
- Terrible3
Recent Reviews:
- BecLevTrip Type:FamilyEven the Teen Child Enjoyed it!
Thursday, 2nd June 2022What a fab place! Kids enjoyed looking for the different minerals. Very informative site staff and really friendly. Picnics are welcome, but we ended up having lunch at the cafe, which was really... Read full review - S LBristol, United KingdomFantastic.Monday, 6th June 2022I loved my time here. Bring your wellies and ask them to go on a mine tour- it was a really fun experience and the highlight of my time here. The guides were well informed and it was really... Read full review
- janemA3811OWTrip Type:FamilyBrilliant day outTuesday, 28th June 2022Had the grandkids for the day as their school was shut for a training day. Had promised a visit to Killhope as last year we went but forgot to pack our wellies. We arrived at 10:30 to find a school... Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Access Statement - Please see below
Group Travel
- Out of Hours Visits
Parking & Transport
- Parking (free)
Provider Facilities
- Dogs Accepted - On a lead.
Access Information
Opening Times
| 2022 (1 Apr 2022 - 31 Oct 2022) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:30 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:30 | - 16:30 |
* Cafe 10am - 4pm
Map & Directions
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 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.
