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 Museum is open from 10am to 4.30pm until 30th October 2022.
Please remember to bring your own full length wellies if you wish to do a mine tour.
Free admission.

Look out for our famous red squirrels!

Opening times and prices
Prices Admission is free! Opening times 1 April to 30 October We are open seven days a week from 10.00am until 4.30pm. Last admission is 3.30pm. Café open at 10.00am until 4.00pm. 31 October

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

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 The café will be open daily from 10.00am to 4.00pm from 1 April 2022. There are highchairs
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