Killhope Lead Mining Museum
Upper Weardale
Cowshill
County Durham
DL13 1AR
Tel: +44 01388 537505
Book Tickets
Guide Prices
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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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
- Excellent232
- Very Good50
- Average9
- Poor2
- Terrible3
Recent Reviews:
- paulrH1525OXYork, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyPacked full with things to do, perfect and free!Wednesday, 26th October 2022Far 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
- 615anitahScunthorpe, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesDefinitely worth a visit.Wednesday, 26th October 2022Really 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 RTrip Type:Friends getawayExcellent museum - and free!Saturday, 29th October 2022Brilliant, 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
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
2023 (1 Apr 2023 - 31 Oct 2023) | ||
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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