Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Folk Museum
In or near Burnsall.
Folk Museum — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Dave Croker — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Folk Museum is a museum located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
The Grassington Folk Museum showcases the history and culture of Upper Wharfedale through various exhibits, including artifacts from lead mining, farming, and World War II. Visitors can explore displays of domestic items, geological specimens, and local memorabilia that reflect the area's rich heritage.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Nidderdale
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Folk Museum is located in Yorkshire, postcode BD23. This museum showcases the region's cultural heritage, featuring exhibits that reflect local traditions and history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.0721, -1.9973
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Grassington
- Postcode
- BD23 5AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Opening
- Mar-Oct: Mo-Su 14:00-16:30
- Official site
- grassingtonfolkmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/143380287 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Folk Museum?
- Folk Museum is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode BD23 5AQ), in the parish of Grassington.
- What is Folk Museum?
- Folk Museum — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Folk Museum?
- Drivers can use postcode BD23 5AQ.
- Is Folk Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Folk Museum is part of the West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Nidderdale National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Folk Museum free to visit?
- Yes, Folk Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Folk Museum?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BD23 5AQ. It sits within the Skipton and Ripon parliamentary constituency.