Museums · North East England
Nenthead Mines
In or near Alston.
Nenthead Mines — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Andrew Curtis — 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
- Nearest railway station
- Alston · 7.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Nenthead Mines 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
Nenthead Mines is a historic site near Alston, UK, showcasing the remnants of the lead and zinc mining industry in the North Pennines. Visitors can explore mine entrances, watercourses, and buildings, with guided trips available during Open Days. The area is also notable for its unique geology and rare plant life.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Allendale Moors SSSI
- 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
Nenthead Mines is a museum located in the Scottish Lowlands. This site is notable for its historical significance in mining, showcasing the region's industrial heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.7841, -2.3372
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Alston Moor
- Postcode
- CA9 3PB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Alston — 7.5 km
- Official site
- www.nentheadmines.com
Sources
- osm: way/496520808 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nenthead Mines?
- Nenthead Mines is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA9 3PB), in the parish of Alston Moor.
- What is Nenthead Mines?
- Nenthead Mines — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Nenthead Mines?
- The nearest railway station is Alston, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA9 3PB.
- Is Nenthead Mines a protected site?
- Yes — Nenthead Mines is part of the Allendale Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Nenthead Mines free to visit?
- Yes, Nenthead Mines is free to enter.
- How do I get to Nenthead Mines?
- The nearest railway station is Alston, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA9 3PB.