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 … more
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 … more
School visits
Watch a short video to see some of our activities in action. 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 … more
Café and shop
Admission to the shop and café is free, so why not pop in to pick up a souvenir, grab a coffee or a bite to eat? Café The café has a choice of soups, sandwiches, scones, cakes and lots … more
