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
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
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
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
