Killhope is a multi-award winning 19th century mining museum in the centre of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), where you can experience the life and work of the lead
Killhope is currently closed for the winter. It will reopen on 1st April 2022.
Museum collection
We have thousands of objects available at the museum, many of which are on public display. Our collections are divided into different categories: Community life Domestic and family life
School visits
To help you get the most out of a visit to Killhope remember to read our top tips Underground tours in the mine, a stint of ‘hard labour’ as a washer boy processing the raw lead ore and a short
Café and shop
Why not pop into the shop and café to pick up a souvenir, grab a coffee or a bite to eat? Café Our brand new café will be open daily from 11.00am from 17 May. The café has a choice of soups,
