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Killhope, the North of England Lead Mining Museum
Explores the life of North Pennine lead mining families. Visitors walk down the original mine tunnel and discover the working conditions of Victorian miners. See how miners lived and worked. Woodland walk & picnic site.
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Killhope, the North of England Lead Mining Museum,
near Cowshill,
Upper Weardale,
Bishop Auckland,
Durham
DL13 1AR
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Information on Killhope, the North of England Lead Mining Museum, near Cowshill, Upper Weardale, Bishop Auckland
| Opening Times: | Apr to Sep 10:30-17:00, Oct Sat & Sun 10:30-17:00. 1st 2 weekends in Dec for Santa visits. |
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| Admission: | Charges apply |
| Location: | On A689, 20 minutes from Stanhope and ten minutes from Alston. |
| Facilities: |
Guided Tours,
Full Disabled Access,
Sales Point,
Shop,
Cafe,
Refreshments,
Parking Availability |