Museums · North West England
Museum of North Craven Life
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Museum of North Craven Life — Museum in Settle, England, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Settle · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Museum of North Craven Life is a museum in North-West England. Built or established in 1977, it dates from the modern period. The site is within the Forest Of Bowland National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Skipton and Ripon parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Settle, about 0.3 km away. Postcode area BD24.
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Official information
The Museum of North Craven Life is located in The Folly, a historic Grade I listed house in Settle, Yorkshire Dales. It showcases the local history and culture of North Craven through various exhibitions and community-driven initiatives. Currently, the museum is closed for renovations until summer 2026.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Forest Of Bowland
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Museum of North Craven Life is located in Settle, North-West England. Established in 1977, this modern museum focuses on the local heritage and culture of the North Craven area. It is situated within the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 54.0677, -2.2762
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Settle
- Postcode
- BD24 9HS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Established
- 1977
- Nearest railway station
- Settle — 0.3 km
- Official site
- thefolly.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q113369908 (CC0)
- commons: The Folly, Settle - geograph.org.uk - 1755368.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Museum of North Craven Life?
- Museum of North Craven Life is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BD24 9HS), in the parish of Settle.
- What is Museum of North Craven Life?
- Museum of North Craven Life — Museum in Settle, England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Museum of North Craven Life?
- The nearest railway station is Settle, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD24 9HS.
- When was Museum of North Craven Life built?
- Built or established in 1977.
- Is Museum of North Craven Life a protected site?
- Yes — Museum of North Craven Life is part of the Forest Of Bowland National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Museum of North Craven Life?
- The nearest railway station is Settle, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD24 9HS.