Killhope The North of England Lead Mining Museum
Killhope The North of England Lead Mining Museum
Near Cowshill
Upper Weardale
Co Durham
Durham
DL13 1AR
England
Website
Telephone
01388 537505
Fax
01388 537617
Killhope, The North of England Lead Mining Museum, is a multi award winning museum. Killhope is the only lead mine in the North-east open to the public.
Killhope, the museum explores the life of North Pennine Victorina Lead Mining families.
Equipped with hard hats and cap lamps, visitors are guided down the mine and discover the working conditions of Victorian miners. On the surface they can see how miners lived. Children can dress as washer boys and find lead ore. Go on a glorious Woodland Walk and see Red Squirrels. There is a visitor centre with cafe and gift shop.
Venue Type:
Museum
Additional info
Killhope has a well-stocked shop and cafe.
Wonderful Woodland Walk which includes Red Squirrel Hide. Free Parking. Dogs welcome
Killhope The North of England Lead Mining Museum
Near Cowshill
Upper Weardale
Co Durham
Durham
DL13 1AR
England
Website
Telephone
01388 537505
Fax
01388 537617
Large Waterwheel
Items of Leadmining History
Industrial and Social History
Local Minerals
Spar Boxes
Collection details
Social History, Science and Technology, Natural Sciences, Industry
Key artists and exhibits
- Kathryn Hodgkinson
- Pennine Jewels
- Sir Kingsley Dunham
- Sir William George Armstrong
- Thomas Sopwith
- Routes and Riches : Journeys to new lands
- Soundmine
Collections services
- General guide to collections available
- Object identification and/or written enquiry service
- Specialist publications on collections available
Killhope The North of England Lead Mining Museum
Near Cowshill
Upper Weardale
Co Durham
Durham
DL13 1AR
England
Website
Telephone
01388 537505
Fax
01388 537617
Magnificent Minerals activity week at Killhope
For half term Killhope is kicking off it Magnificent Minerals project with the Magnificent Minerals activity week. Different activities for kids and the whole family all about minerals and spar boxes. Including the brand new interactive spar box bench.
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 7-10
- 0-4
- 11-13
- Family friendly
When
10:30am-5pm
Where
Killhope - The North Of Engladn Lead Mining Museum
Admission
Normal museum admission prices apply
Website
Sam Squirrels Detective Back Packs at Killhope
Go around the woodlands investigating the flora and fauna of Killhope's woods - lots of bits and bobs in the backpack to help you. Just ask at reception.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Especially for children
- All ages
- Any age
- Especially for children
- Family friendly
When
10:30am-5pm
Where
Killhope - The North Of England Lead Mining Museum
Admission
Normal admission prices apply plus small returnable deposit
Website
Blacksmith Demonstration at Killhope
Come to Killhope and see the Blacksmith demonstrate his skills at the forge.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
11am-4pm
Where
Killhope - The North Of England Lead Mining Museum
Admission
Normal Admission Prices Apply
Website
Magnificent Minerals activity week at Killhope
For half term Killhope is kicking off it Magnificent Minerals project with the Magnificent Minerals activity week. Different activities for kids and the whole family all about minerals and spar boxes. Including the brand new interactive spar box bench.
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 7-10
- 0-4
- 11-13
- Family friendly
When
10:30am-5pm
Where
Killhope - The North Of Engladn Lead Mining Museum
Admission
Normal museum admission prices apply
Website
Sam Squirrels Detective Back Packs at Killhope
Go around the woodlands investigating the flora and fauna of Killhope's woods - lots of bits and bobs in the backpack to help you. Just ask at reception.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Especially for children
- All ages
- Any age
- Especially for children
- Family friendly
When
10:30am-5pm
Where
Killhope - The North Of England Lead Mining Museum
Admission
Normal admission prices apply plus small returnable deposit
Website
Magnificent Minerals activity week at Killhope
For half term Killhope is kicking off it Magnificent Minerals project with the Magnificent Minerals activity week. Different activities for kids and the whole family all about minerals and spar boxes. Including the brand new interactive spar box bench.
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 7-10
- 0-4
- 11-13
- Family friendly
When
10:30am-5pm
Where
Killhope - The North Of Engladn Lead Mining Museum
Admission
Normal museum admission prices apply
Website
Sam Squirrels Detective Back Packs at Killhope
Go around the woodlands investigating the flora and fauna of Killhope's woods - lots of bits and bobs in the backpack to help you. Just ask at reception.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Especially for children
- All ages
- Any age
- Especially for children
- Family friendly
When
10:30am-5pm
Where
Killhope - The North Of England Lead Mining Museum
Admission
Normal admission prices apply plus small returnable deposit
Website
Magnificent Minerals activity week at Killhope
For half term Killhope is kicking off it Magnificent Minerals project with the Magnificent Minerals activity week. Different activities for kids and the whole family all about minerals and spar boxes. Including the brand new interactive spar box bench.
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 7-10
- 0-4
- 11-13
- Family friendly
When
10:30am-5pm
Where
Killhope - The North Of Engladn Lead Mining Museum
Admission
Normal museum admission prices apply
Website
Sam Squirrels Detective Back Packs at Killhope
Go around the woodlands investigating the flora and fauna of Killhope's woods - lots of bits and bobs in the backpack to help you. Just ask at reception.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Especially for children
- All ages
- Any age
- Especially for children
- Family friendly
When
10:30am-5pm
Where
Killhope - The North Of England Lead Mining Museum
Admission
Normal admission prices apply plus small returnable deposit
Website
Magnificent Minerals activity week at Killhope
For half term Killhope is kicking off it Magnificent Minerals project with the Magnificent Minerals activity week. Different activities for kids and the whole family all about minerals and spar boxes. Including the brand new interactive spar box bench.
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 7-10
- 0-4
- 11-13
- Family friendly
When
10:30am-5pm
Where
Killhope - The North Of Engladn Lead Mining Museum
Admission
Normal museum admission prices apply
Website
Sam Squirrels Detective Back Packs at Killhope
Go around the woodlands investigating the flora and fauna of Killhope's woods - lots of bits and bobs in the backpack to help you. Just ask at reception.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Especially for children
- All ages
- Any age
- Especially for children
- Family friendly
When
10:30am-5pm
Where
Killhope - The North Of England Lead Mining Museum
Admission
Normal admission prices apply plus small returnable deposit
Website
Magnificent Minerals activity week at Killhope
For half term Killhope is kicking off it Magnificent Minerals project with the Magnificent Minerals activity week. Different activities for kids and the whole family all about minerals and spar boxes. Including the brand new interactive spar box bench.
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 7-10
- 0-4
- 11-13
- Family friendly
When
10:30am-5pm
Where
Killhope - The North Of Engladn Lead Mining Museum
Admission
Normal museum admission prices apply
Website
Sam Squirrels Detective Back Packs at Killhope
Go around the woodlands investigating the flora and fauna of Killhope's woods - lots of bits and bobs in the backpack to help you. Just ask at reception.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Especially for children
- All ages
- Any age
- Especially for children
- Family friendly
When
10:30am-5pm
Where
Killhope - The North Of England Lead Mining Museum
Admission
Normal admission prices apply plus small returnable deposit
Website
Magnificent Minerals activity week at Killhope
For half term Killhope is kicking off it Magnificent Minerals project with the Magnificent Minerals activity week. Different activities for kids and the whole family all about minerals and spar boxes. Including the brand new interactive spar box bench.
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 7-10
- 0-4
- 11-13
- Family friendly
When
10:30am-5pm
Where
Killhope - The North Of Engladn Lead Mining Museum
Admission
Normal museum admission prices apply
Website
Sam Squirrels Detective Back Packs at Killhope
Go around the woodlands investigating the flora and fauna of Killhope's woods - lots of bits and bobs in the backpack to help you. Just ask at reception.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Especially for children
- All ages
- Any age
- Especially for children
- Family friendly
When
10:30am-5pm
Where
Killhope - The North Of England Lead Mining Museum
Admission
Normal admission prices apply plus small returnable deposit
Website
Magnificent Minerals activity week at Killhope
For half term Killhope is kicking off it Magnificent Minerals project with the Magnificent Minerals activity week. Different activities for kids and the whole family all about minerals and spar boxes. Including the brand new interactive spar box bench.
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 7-10
- 0-4
- 11-13
- Family friendly
When
10:30am-5pm
Where
Killhope - The North Of Engladn Lead Mining Museum
Admission
Normal museum admission prices apply
Website
Sam Squirrels Detective Back Packs at Killhope
Go around the woodlands investigating the flora and fauna of Killhope's woods - lots of bits and bobs in the backpack to help you. Just ask at reception.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Especially for children
- All ages
- Any age
- Especially for children
- Family friendly
When
10:30am-5pm
Where
Killhope - The North Of England Lead Mining Museum
Admission
Normal admission prices apply plus small returnable deposit
Website
Magnificent Minerals activity week at Killhope
For half term Killhope is kicking off it Magnificent Minerals project with the Magnificent Minerals activity week. Different activities for kids and the whole family all about minerals and spar boxes. Including the brand new interactive spar box bench.
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 7-10
- 0-4
- 11-13
- Family friendly
When
10:30am-5pm
Where
Killhope - The North Of Engladn Lead Mining Museum
Admission
Normal museum admission prices apply
Website
Sam Squirrels Detective Back Packs at Killhope
Go around the woodlands investigating the flora and fauna of Killhope's woods - lots of bits and bobs in the backpack to help you. Just ask at reception.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Especially for children
- All ages
- Any age
- Especially for children
- Family friendly
When
10:30am-5pm
Where
Killhope - The North Of England Lead Mining Museum
Admission
Normal admission prices apply plus small returnable deposit
Website
Stargazing at Killhope
Stargazing Event An evening with Paul Meade and friends of Sunderland Astronomical Society. Weardale has fantastic wide-open skies with little light pollution. Take a guided tour of our own small solar system then back to earth for a hot supper.
Adults £20 Children £5 Booking essential
Suitable for
- Any age
When
7-9pm
Where
Killhope - The North Of England Lead Mining Museum
Admission
£20 per Adult £5 Per child
Website
Woodland Family Day at Killhope
Come to Killhope and join us making woodland scuptures from sweepings from the woodland floor. Follow our ideas and then go home and make many more. While you are at Killhope the multi award winning Victorian Mining Museum, accompany one of our guides on an mine tour. Our enthusiastic team will ensure you have a day to remember. Find your own minerals, work as a washerboy. Working water wheels. exhibitions include the National Spar Boxes Collection and Minerals from the North Pennines. Woodland trails, see our red squirrels then visit Killhope shop and café, Killhope offers a grand day out for all.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Especially for children
- 7-10
- 5-6
- 11-13
When
10:30am-5pm
Where
Killhope - The North Of England Lead Mining Museum
Admission
Normal Admission prices apply, please see our web site plus £1
Website
Killhope Woodland Walk and Family Sleep Over
Woodland bat walk with Durham Bat Group. Cosy up in the mongolian yurt with a hot chocolate. Take a dawn walk to see the early risers and then a hot breakfast in Killhope cafe
Suitable for
- Any age
When
7pm-9am
Where
Killhope - The North Of England Lead Mining Museum
Admission
Adults £15 Child £5
Website
Quilt Making with Frosterley Bazaar at The Yurt @ Killhope
Vicky Boase of Frosterly Bazaar will lead three sessions, Piecing together, wadding and quilting and Binding. At the end of the sessions you will have the skills to make many and any size.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Especially for children
- All ages
- Any age
When
10:30am-4:30pm
Where
Killhope - The North Of England Lead Mining Museum
Admission
£130 for all 3 session per person, booking essential, places limited
Session 1 £60 Session 2 & 3 £40 each.
Website
Quilt Making with Frosterley Bazaar at The Yurt @ Killhope
Vicky Boase of Frosterly Bazaar will lead three sessions, Piecing together, wadding and quilting and Binding. At the end of the sessions you will have the skills to make many and any size.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Especially for children
- All ages
- Any age
When
10:30am-
Where
Killhope - The North Of England Lead Mining Museum
Admission
£130 for all 3 session per person, booking essential, places limited
Session 1 £60 Session 2 & 3 £40 each.
Website
Willow Weaving and Basket Making
Come and learn the basic principles of willow weaving and a chance to create your own work of art
Suitable for
- Any age
When
10:30am-4:30pm
Where
Killhope -The North Of England Lead Mining Museum
Admission
£50.00 Includes Lunch. Booking essential as places are limited
Website
Herbal Medicine at the Yurt@Killhope
This workshop will provide you with the skills to learn about herbs and their medicinal qualities. You’ll have a look at Killhope’s herb bed and then get to work creating simple herbal tea’s and ointments.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
10:30am-4:30pm
Where
Killhope The North Of England Lead Mining Museum
Admission
£40.00 per person - includes lunch. Booking essential, limited spaces
Website
Messing about on the River at Killhope
Come to Killhope and plodge in Killhope burn on this river ecology session. Children must be supervised - but fun for all the family While you are at Killhope the multi award winning Victorian Mining Museum, accompany one of our guides on an mine tour. Our enthusiastic team will ensure you have a day to remember. Find your own minerals, work as a washerboy. Working water wheels. exhibitions include the National Spar Boxes Collection and Minerals from the North Pennines. Woodland trails, see our red squirrels then visit Killhope shop and café, Killhope offers a grand day out for all.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- All ages
- Especially for children
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
10:30am-5pm
Where
Killhope - The North Of England Lead Mining Museum
Admission
Normal admission prices apply - plus £1 per child
Website
Woodland Fairy day at Killhope
Come to Killhope and take a walk around the woodland with the Killhope Fairy Queen who will tell you wonderful interactive stories.
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 0-4
- 7-10
- Especially for children
- Family friendly
When
10:30am-5pm
Where
Killhope - The North Of England Lead Mining Museum
Admission
Normal admission prices apply plus 50p per child £1 per adult
Website
Messing about on the River at Killhope
Come to Killhope and plodge in Killhope burn on this river ecology session. Children must be supervised - but fun for all the family While you are at Killhope the multi award winning Victorian Mining Museum, accompany one of our guides on an mine tour. Our enthusiastic team will ensure you have a day to remember. Find your own minerals, work as a washerboy. Working water wheels. exhibitions include the National Spar Boxes Collection and Minerals from the North Pennines. Woodland trails, see our red squirrels then visit Killhope shop and café, Killhope offers a grand day out for all.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- All ages
- Especially for children
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
10:30am-5pm
Where
Killhope - The North Of England Lead Mining Museum
Admission
Normal admission prices apply - plus £1 per child
Website
Messing about on the River at Killhope
Come to Killhope and plodge in Killhope burn on this river ecology session. Children must be supervised - but fun for all the family While you are at Killhope the multi award winning Victorian Mining Museum, accompany one of our guides on an mine tour. Our enthusiastic team will ensure you have a day to remember. Find your own minerals, work as a washerboy. Working water wheels. exhibitions include the National Spar Boxes Collection and Minerals from the North Pennines. Woodland trails, see our red squirrels then visit Killhope shop and café, Killhope offers a grand day out for all.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- All ages
- Especially for children
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
10:30am-5pm
Where
Killhope - The North Of England Lead Mining Museum
Admission
Normal admission prices apply - plus £1 per child
Website
Woodland Family Day at Killhope
Come to Killhope and join us making woodland scuptures from sweepings from the woodland floor. Follow our ideas and then go home and make many more. While you are at Killhope the multi award winning Victorian Mining Museum, accompany one of our guides on an mine tour. Our enthusiastic team will ensure you have a day to remember. Find your own minerals, work as a washerboy. Working water wheels. exhibitions include the National Spar Boxes Collection and Minerals from the North Pennines. Woodland trails, see our red squirrels then visit Killhope shop and café, Killhope offers a grand day out for all.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Especially for children
- 7-10
- 5-6
- 11-13
When
10:30am-5pm
Where
Killhope - The North Of England Lead Mining Museum
Admission
Normal Admission prices apply, please see our web site plus £1
Website
Messing about on the River at Killhope
Come to Killhope and plodge in Killhope burn on this river ecology session. Children must be supervised - but fun for all the family While you are at Killhope the multi award winning Victorian Mining Museum, accompany one of our guides on an mine tour. Our enthusiastic team will ensure you have a day to remember. Find your own minerals, work as a washerboy. Working water wheels. exhibitions include the National Spar Boxes Collection and Minerals from the North Pennines. Woodland trails, see our red squirrels then visit Killhope shop and café, Killhope offers a grand day out for all.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- All ages
- Especially for children
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
10:30am-5pm
Where
Killhope - The North Of England Lead Mining Museum
Admission
Normal admission prices apply - plus £1 per child
Website
Messing about on the River at Killhope
Come to Killhope and plodge in Killhope burn on this river ecology session. Children must be supervised - but fun for all the family While you are at Killhope the multi award winning Victorian Mining Museum, accompany one of our guides on an mine tour. Our enthusiastic team will ensure you have a day to remember. Find your own minerals, work as a washerboy. Working water wheels. exhibitions include the National Spar Boxes Collection and Minerals from the North Pennines. Woodland trails, see our red squirrels then visit Killhope shop and café, Killhope offers a grand day out for all.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- All ages
- Especially for children
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
10:30am-5pm
Where
Killhope - The North Of England Lead Mining Museum
Admission
Normal admission prices apply - plus £1 per child
Website
Messing about on the River at Killhope
Come to Killhope and plodge in Killhope burn on this river ecology session. Children must be supervised - but fun for all the family While you are at Killhope the multi award winning Victorian Mining Museum, accompany one of our guides on an mine tour. Our enthusiastic team will ensure you have a day to remember. Find your own minerals, work as a washerboy. Working water wheels. exhibitions include the National Spar Boxes Collection and Minerals from the North Pennines. Woodland trails, see our red squirrels then visit Killhope shop and café, Killhope offers a grand day out for all.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- All ages
- Especially for children
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
10:30am-
Where
Killhope - The North Of England Lead Mining Museum
Admission
Normal admission prices apply - plus £1 per child
Website
Deadly or Delicious Fungus Foray at Killhope
Deadly and Delicious is a walk around the woodland with an expert - showing you the mushrooms and toadstools - can you eat them - how do they taste. Collect your finds and then try the edible one out on the bbq
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Especially for children
- All ages
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
-
Where
Killhope - The North Of England Lead Mining Museum
Admission
Normal Prices Apply - plus £1 per adult and Children 50p
Website
Spooky Woodland walks with Adam the story teller
Come to Killhope and join Adam the storyteller on a woodland walk. Each walk will take about 45mins. For the whole family. First walk starts at 12 noon
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Especially for children
- All ages
- 5-6
- 7-10
- Especially for children
- Family friendly
When
-4:45pm
Where
Killhope - The North Of England Lead Mining Museum
Admission
Normal admission prices apply - plus 50p per child £1 per adult
Website
Killhope The North of England Lead Mining Museum
Near Cowshill
Upper Weardale
Co Durham
Durham
DL13 1AR
England
Website
Telephone
01388 537505
Fax
01388 537617
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