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
“Due to ongoing restoration works Killhope will remain temporarily closed throughout the 2024 season. The urgent works will include repairs to the underground mine, washing floor, mine shop, buddle house and jigger house.
In the meantime look out for details of our Killhope in the Community programme which will take the Killhope story on the road across the county.”
Look out for our famous red squirrels!
Opening times and prices
Prices Free entry Opening times Due to ongoing restoration works Killhope will remain temporarily closed throughout the 2024 season. The urgent works will include repairs to the underground mine,
Education visits
Planning your visit Admission is free for teachers making a preliminary planning visit. Contact us to arrange a suitable date. Useful information for your visit: Hazard Identification
1853 Café and Gift Shop
Open 7 days a week from 01 April - 5 November 2023. 10.00am - 4.00pm. Café Treat yourself to some of the many delicious snacks on offer, including our homemade pies, pasties, cakes and scones. We
Weardale Tub
We are delighted to be the home of the Weardale tub. Taking inspiration from on of lead mining tubs, local artist Mark Burns Cassell’s idea was brought to life by artist and sculptor Dr Ron Lawson; who built the metal frame of the tub. From
Visit us
Getting the most from your visit To ensure you get the most from your visit, view our opening times and prices and top tips pages for more information. Although our top tips were created for schools, they are an ideal guide to helping everyone get
Explore and experience Killhope
Explore the dark underground world of a lead miner in Victorian Upper Weardale. From the moment you put on your hard hat, lamps and wellies, your