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
We are open every day until Sunday 31 October 2021.
Please note we are open but due to adverse weather conditions we are unable to offer mine tours and also have limited access to the site. You can contact us on 01388 537 505 for more information if you are planning to visit. Thank you for your understanding.
Enjoy a scenic walk, explore the woodland and spot some amazing wildlife.
Look out for our famous red squirrels!
We’ve got plenty to offer groups and schools. Find out more about our educational visits, which give the children a glimpse into what it was like to work at a Victorian lead mine.
Discover our original and working Armstrong water wheel.
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,
