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Discover Durham's Proud Mining Heritage
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
- Excellent226
- Very Good49
- Average8
- Poor2
- Terrible3
Recent Reviews:
- LandD2009Newcastle upon Tyne, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyInteresting visit
Sunday, 24th July 2022Good visit with my husband, son and dog. Really friendly and hard working staff who all seem to have multiple roles. My son enjoyed the mine tour and is still recalling the things he was told, days... Read full review - Paulina MTrip Type:CouplesSmashing rocks!
Friday, 29th July 2022A little gem in the middle of nowhere. Museum is very informative and has an amazing display of crystals. On the grounds you have very well preserved buildings with interiors styled to show how the... Read full review - KarlmusgroveBurnopfield, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyHistory on your doorstepTuesday, 16th August 2022An educational and pleasant way to pass an afternoon, with or without young children.Situated in stunning countryside you will happen upon this lead mining museum.When we visited there was no... 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.
