Museums · Scottish Lowlands
Killhope Lead Mining Museum
Killhope Lead Mining Museum — 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
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Killhope Lead Mining Museum 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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Place summary
Killhope Lead Mining Museum is located in the Scottish Lowlands, postcode DL13. This museum focuses on the history of lead mining in the area, showcasing the industrial heritage and techniques used in the extraction of lead. It offers insights into the local mining community and the impact of mining on the region's economy.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7824, -2.2718
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Stanhope
- Postcode
- DL13 1AR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
- Official site
- www.killhope.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/384229554 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Killhope Lead Mining Museum?
- Killhope Lead Mining Museum is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL13 1AR), in the parish of Stanhope.
- Is Killhope Lead Mining Museum free to visit?
- Yes, Killhope Lead Mining Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Killhope Lead Mining Museum?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL13 1AR. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.