Museums · North East England
Killhope Lead Mining Museum
In or near Alston.
Killhope Lead Mining Museum — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Killhope Lead Mining Museum is a museum located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Killhope Lead Mining Museum is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the heritage of lead mining in County Durham. The museum features historic structures and interactive experiences that highlight the region's mining history, although it is currently closed for safety assessments and restoration work.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Killhope Lead Mining Museum is located in the Scottish Lowlands, postcode DL13. This museum focuses on the history of lead mining in the area, showcasing the industrial heritage and techniques used in the extraction of lead. It offers insights into the local mining community and the impact of mining on the region's economy.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.7824, -2.2718
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Stanhope
- Postcode
- DL13 1AR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
- Phone
- 03000 260 253
- Official site
- www.killhope.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/384229554 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Killhope Lead Mining Museum?
- Killhope Lead Mining Museum is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL13 1AR), in the parish of Stanhope.
- What is Killhope Lead Mining Museum?
- Killhope Lead Mining Museum — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Killhope Lead Mining Museum?
- Drivers can use postcode DL13 1AR.
- Is Killhope Lead Mining Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Killhope Lead Mining Museum is part of the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Killhope Lead Mining Museum free to visit?
- Yes, Killhope Lead Mining Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Killhope Lead Mining Museum?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL13 1AR. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.