Campsites · North East England
Killhope Lead Mining Museum Yurts
In or near Alston.
Killhope Lead Mining Museum Yurts — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
Malcolm Neal — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
Killhope Lead Mining Museum Yurts is a campsite located in scotland lowlands. Address: Bishop Auckland, DL13 1AR. Campsite listed with verified location and OSM metadata. Pitch availability, facilities (toilets, showers, electric hookup) and seasonal opening vary — confirm directly.
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Official information
Killhope Lead Mining Museum is currently closed due to safety concerns related to historic reservoirs. The site has undergone significant restoration to preserve its structures and heritage, and aims to offer interactive experiences when it reopens.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Killhope Lead Mining Museum Yurts is a campsite located in the Scottish Lowlands, postcode DL13. This site offers a unique camping experience with yurts set against the backdrop of the historical lead mining museum. Visitors can expect a blend of outdoor living and educational opportunities related to the region's mining heritage. The setting provides a tranquil environment for those looking to explore the natural landscape and learn about local history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.7826, -2.2737
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Stanhope
- Postcode
- DL13 1AR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
- Phone
- 03000 260 253
- Official site
- www.killhope.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w704619801 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Killhope Lead Mining Museum Yurts?
- Killhope Lead Mining Museum Yurts is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL13 1AR), in the parish of Stanhope.
- What is Killhope Lead Mining Museum Yurts?
- Killhope Lead Mining Museum Yurts — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Killhope Lead Mining Museum Yurts?
- Drivers can use postcode DL13 1AR.
- Is Killhope Lead Mining Museum Yurts a protected site?
- Yes — Killhope Lead Mining Museum Yurts is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Killhope Lead Mining Museum Yurts?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL13 1AR. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.