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Weardale Museum and High House Chapel - to reopen 2021

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  • Weardale Museum and High House Chapel
  • Weardale Museum and High House Chapel

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**Exterior Viewing only until further notice**

“Outstanding Volunteer Run Museum” – but don’t take our word for it, this is the verdict of Renaissance North East and the Arts Council for England who have also awarded the museum full accreditation.

This small folk museum is packed with fascinating stories from the past including a hands on lead-miner’s kitchen and The Weardale Tapestry, a beautiful 16 foot free-style embroidery depicting Weardale’s history.

To commemorate those who served in World War 1 the Museum has assembled a special display to remember ever soldier from Weardale who died with stories, images and artefacts illustrating the lives of many individuals.

Visit also the historic and beautiful High House Chapel, the oldest Methodist Chapel to have held continuous weekly services since it was built in 1760, and one of John Wesley’s favourite chapels.

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    Recent Reviews:

    • Barbara B
      Trip Type:
      Friends getaway
      A little hidden gem
      5 of 5 stars
      Wednesday, 26th June 2019
      We spent a couple of hours here it was so interesting to be able to see and touch some of the things that were commonplace in homes in the area not too many years in the past, some I could remember... Read full review
    • Cjlinton
      Bishop Auckland, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Business
      Wonderful
      5 of 5 stars
      Tuesday, 25th February 2020
      Visited as part of a team building day with work. Excellent presentation from the staff followed by a visit to the exceptional little museum in the attached manse. Certainly know more about... Read full review
    • Expl0rer007
      Meltham, United Kingdom
      HIGH HOUSE CHAPEL IS A MUST
      4 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 13th September 2020
      With covid affecting all sorts of places these days. we were unable to visit the Weardale Museum itself as so many of the volunteers are elderly and, therefore, at risk. But, we were able... Read full review
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    • On site parking - Free parking behind the Museum and Chapel.

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    Opening Times

    Season (1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2021)

    * Open Easter and Bank Holidays, May, June, July, Sept, and October (Wednesday to Sunday inclusive), Every afternoon in August
    At any time, by appointment only, for organised groups.

    facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weardalemuseum

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    Nearest major road is A68. Take the A689 west from Harperley road junction near Crook and travel 18 miles. Located 8 miles to the west of Stanhope.

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