Killhope Lead Mining Museum

Description

Tours of a historic mine and surviving buldings with displays on local mining history, with a playground, cafe and wildlife hides.

Country

United Kingdom

Geopark

Weardale, County Durham

Acessibilty to Visitation

Yes

Website

Go to website

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Telephone

(+44) 01388537505

Prices

Adults – £9
Concessions – £6
Under 4s – £1

Timetable

Open 10:30am – 5pm (closed over winter)

A set of self-guided walking routes to explore the

Remains of a lead smelting mill, reclaimed and interpreted by the local community and the North Pennines AONB

Former mining sites with pleasant footpaths, significant wildlife and clearly visible natural

A leandscape of hills and streams characterised by its history of farming, mining and