Killhope Museum

Killhope Museum, will remain closed for the 2024 season  

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Due to ongoing restoration works, the urgent works will include repairs to the underground mine, washing floor, mine shop, buddle house and jigger house.

 

More details at https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/31211/Council-secures-500-000-for-further-restoration-works-at-Killhope-Lead-Mining-Museum

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Killhope Mining Museum allows you to explore how this lead mine operated and what working and living there was like in the 19th century.

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Killhope has a great exhibition, and a cafe, with the 19th century mine buildings and machinery giving a fascinating insight into the life of the mine.

The Tramper can be used to explore the outdoor area of the museum and to see any demonstrations from the guides. 

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Weather can get quite wild here! For safety reasons, the staff may need to close the site at a short notice. Therefore, it is essential to give a contact telephone number for the day of your booking in case the site has to be closed.