Killhope Lead Mining Museum
Location
Killhope Lead Mining Museum, near Cowshill DL13 1AR
Contact Information
Killhope Lead Mining Museum will be closed for the 2024 season as urgent restoration work is undertaken. Look out for events in the Dale as Killhope goes on tour!
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 visit becomes an unforgettable adventure.
Experience life above ground working as a washer boy and see what minerals you might find.
Enjoy all that Killhope has to offer, from breath-taking scenery and lots of wildlife to the gift shop and cosy café offering a wide range of tasty snacks.
Embark on an underground mine trip, but don’t forget to bring your knee-length wellies. Explore the intriguing exhibition featuring the Weardale Tub, and search for lead ore and minerals on our washing floor. Take in the beauty of minerals and Spar boxes, and delve into history by exploring our historic buildings and machinery.
Revel in the outdoors amidst stunning scenery, try your hand at bird watching and squirrel spotting, and have a good time in our play park. Don’t miss the chance to visit the gift shop and unwind in our 1853 café. Feel free to bring a picnic, as we offer ample outdoor seating, making us the ideal location to enjoy a relaxing meal amidst the natural surroundings.
Did you know that you can visit Killhope FREE of charge?
Killhope is one of five sites in the area offering all-terrain mobility scooters (trampers) to enable more visitors to enjoy the site. For information on hire locations and how to book visit: North Pennines Outdoor Mobility