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Killhope, The North of England Lead Mining Museum
'Quality Assured Visitor Attraction'. Most complete lead mining site in Great Britain. Mine Tours, hands-on exhibitions, walks, shop and cafe. National Award Winning.
Accessibility:
Vaqas Accreditation
VAQAS accreditation.
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Sustainable Tourism Award Gold 2007
- Visit Britain Code of Practice 2008
- Green Awards Green Tourism Business Scheme - Gold 2008
Opening Times
| 01/04/2008 - 31/10/2008 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:30 | 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:30 | 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:30 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:30 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:30 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:30 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:30 | 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:30 | 17:00 |
| 01/04/2009 - 01/11/2009 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:30 | 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:30 | 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:30 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:30 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:30 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:30 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:30 | 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:30 | 17:00 |
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Family Surface plus Mine Tour | from £15.00 to £19.00 per ticket type |
| Family Surface Visit | from £10.00 to £13.00 per ticket type |
| Adult Surface plus Mine Tour | £6.50 per ticket type |
| Concession Surface plus Mine Tour | £6.00 per ticket type |
| Adult Surface Visit | £4.50 per ticket type |
| Concession Surface Visit | £4.00 per ticket type |
| Child Surface plus Mine Tour | £3.50 per ticket type |
| Child Surface Visit | £1.50 per ticket type |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A69. Take the A689 road, Killhope is situated between Alston and Stanhope.
Public Transport Directions
For Public travel information - please call Traveline 0871 200 22 33
Weardale travel (01388) 528 235
101 Runs up to Killhope at request on Sundays and Summer Holidays
Facilities
Provider Features
- In countryside
- Indoor Attraction
- Outdoor Attraction
Accessibility
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Hearing loop
- Guide Dogs Permitted - Mine
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp / Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - Light refreshments and snacks. Max 30.
- Picnic Site
Payment Methods
- Approx length of visit - 3.5 hours
- Blue Badge Guides admitted free
- Delta accepted
- Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Max group size - 100
- Min group size - 10
- Open by appointment outside normal opening times
- Solo accepted
- Special group rates - Free guide
- Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
Provider Facilities
- Dogs Accepted
- Staff Fluent in Languages - Other
- Toilets
Target Markets
- Family Fun
- Marketed Towards Families
- Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
Tours and Demonstrations
- Demonstrations Given
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
- Guided Tours Available for Individuals
- Guided Tours Compulsory for Groups
Languages spoken
- French spoken
- German spoken
- Russian spoken
Attraction Facilities
- Education Groups Min - 10
- Educational Groups Max - 90
Related Links
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL13 1AR
Tel: +44 01388 537505
Fax: +44 01388 537617
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