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Killhope, The North of England Lead Mining Museum
The North East's Small Visitor Attraction of the Year and the most complete lead mining site in Great Britain. Mine tours, exhibitions, walks, shop and cafe.
Accessibility:
Vaqas Accreditation
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS
Awards
- Green Awards
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Green Tourism Business Scheme - Gold 2010 - Regional and Miscellaneous
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North East England Small Visitor Attraction of the Year Gold 2008 - Visit Britain Code of Practice 2010
Opening Times
| 01/04/2010 - 31/10/2010 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| BankHoliday | 10:30 | 17:00 |
| 04/12/2010 - 12/12/2010 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult Christmas Santa opening | £5.00 per ticket type |
| Adult Surface & Mine | £7.00 per ticket type |
| Adult Surface Visit | £5.00 per ticket type |
| Child (4-16) Surface & Mine | £4.00 per ticket type |
| Child (4-16) Surface Visit | £2.00 per ticket type |
| Child Christmas Santa opening | £10.00 per ticket type |
| Concession Surface & Mine | £6.50 per ticket type |
| Concession Surface Visit | £4.50 per ticket type |
| Family (2+1) Surface & Mine | £17.00 per ticket type |
| Family (2+1) Surface Visit | £11.00 per ticket type |
| Family (2+2) Surface | £13.00 per ticket type |
| Family (2+2) Surface & Mine | £21.00 per ticket type |
| Family (2+3) Surface | £15.00 per ticket type |
| Family (2+3) Surface & Mine | £25.00 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
- No Smoking 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. Please see website.
- 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 - 110
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Killhope, The North of England Lead Mining Museum
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL13 1AR
Tel: +44 01388 537505
Fax: +44 01388 537617
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