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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,

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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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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:

    • Alison A
      Leicester, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Family
      Living history at it's best!!!!
      5 of 5 stars
      Thursday, 21st October 2021
      Absolutely brilliant…,,loved every minute. Unfortunately the lead mine wasn’t open due to flooding but this didn’t spoil our time here. It far exceeded our expectations. The two staff that took us... Read full review
    • 371NigelL
      Lincoln, United Kingdom
      Well worth a visit
      5 of 5 stars
      Tuesday, 26th October 2021
      Excellent visit. Unfortunately the mine itself was inaccessible due to flooding but the rest was really interesting, well laid out and the staff were very friendly and knowledgable. Well worth a visit Read full review
    • ArchAd26
      Barton-upon-Humber, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Couples
      Fabulous mine experience
      5 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 30th April 2022
      Saturday afternoon at Killhope - it was quiet, with lots of people finishing up their tours when we arrived at 2pm. Booked on a 3pm mine tour and it ended up being the two of us and two guides raking... Read full review
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    • Dogs Accepted - On a lead.

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    Opening Times

    2022 (1 Apr 2022 - 31 Oct 2022)
    DayTimes
    Monday - Sunday10:00 - 16:30
    Bank Holiday10:30 - 16:30

    * Cafe 10am - 4pm

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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

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    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.

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