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Things to Do with Your Dad in Durham for Father’s Day 2025
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 03000 260253
Book Tickets
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 2021 - 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 - Regional and Miscellaneous
Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
TripAdvisor
- Excellent247
- Very Good51
- Average10
- Poor3
- Terrible3
Recent Reviews:
- 1964angiehHistory comes to life
Tuesday, 10th October 2023Excellent museum with very knowledgeable staff. The exhibits are very interesting and well laid out. There is also a nice walk round the site and a scenic picnic area. We had lunch in the cafe and... Read full review - Carolyn BTrip Type:FamilyHidden gem to exploreWednesday, 25th October 2023Came across this lovely Victorian lead mining museum by chance. Full of history and plenty of hands on things for the grandchildren. The little cafe is good and the gift shop full of interesting... Read full review
- Mark TNewcastle upon Tyne, United KingdomDisappointed
Wednesday, 1st November 2023As the weather was looking bad, we decided to go here earlier in the holidays than we'd planned. We took wellies, which are essential, and did the mine trip. The guide was lovely. But the mine is... 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
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.
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.
