Nenthead Mines

21/05/2026

We have a Geo Day this Sunday the 24th May.

Our Geology Days offer a whole day guide to the geology above and below ground in our mine and the North Pennines. A geology guide booklet is included in the price. The day includes walking on rough and uneven surfaces which are sometimes ankle deep in water and a tour of Carrs mine.

Advance booking is essential. Our charge is £22 per person.
We still have some spaces for this Sunday - go to our website to book

Welcome to Nenthead Mines  What is Nenthead Mines? Nenthead Mines is a historic place at Nenthead, near Alston, UK.  This remote valley is covered by remains from the lead and zinc mining industry of the North Pennines, including mine entrances, watercourses, dressing-floors and buildings.  The s...

10/05/2026

We had a fantastic, fully booked Public Open Day today. We took 56 people on a guided trip in to Carrs mine over the course of the day.
The feedback was excellent with lovely positive comments about our mine guides and all our helpers - we are all volunteers.

We have Geo Day on Sunday 24th May which is a whole day event focussed on geology with a surface field trip and a mine trip.
The next Public Open Day is Sunday 28th June.
Go to our website to book.

Welcome to Nenthead Mines What is Nenthead Mines? Nenthead Mines is a historic place at Nenthead, near Alston, UK. This remote valley is covered by remains from the lead and zinc mining industry of the North Pennines, including mine entrances, watercourses, dressing-floors and buildings. The s...

05/05/2026

There is lots of information on our website
www.nentheadmines.com
Click on videos from the home page and then have a look at what we have on YouTube and 3D models on Sketchfab.

Welcome to Nenthead Mines What is Nenthead Mines? Nenthead Mines is a historic place at Nenthead, near Alston, UK. This remote valley is covered by remains from the lead and zinc mining industry of the North Pennines, including mine entrances, watercourses, dressing-floors and buildings. The s...

03/04/2026

It's our first Open Day of 2026 on Sunday 5th April.
There are still spaces on our trips.
Come on an adventure, underground mine trips, lots to see and do.
Go to the website to book

Welcome to Nenthead Mines What is Nenthead Mines? Nenthead Mines is a historic place at Nenthead, near Alston, UK. This remote valley is covered by remains from the lead and zinc mining industry of the North Pennines, including mine entrances, watercourses, dressing-floors and buildings. The s...

28/03/2026

First Aid training today for some of our volunteers. Excellent day, thank you Suzie from the First Aid Training Co-operative.
www.firstaidtrainingcoperative.co.uk
First Aid Training Cooperative

23/03/2026

Our first public open day is Sunday 5th April. Come on an adventure and have family fun.
Book a mine tour at www.nentheadmines.com

16/03/2026

Our Heritage mine tours are now open for bookings. We hope to meet you at Nenthead.

06/10/2025

OUR MINE TOURS DURING 2025 ARE NOW FULLY BOOKED.
We plan to reopen around Easter 2026.

03/10/2025

Be Inspired at Nenthead Mines

ARTWORK EXHIBITION INSPIRED BY THE MINING LANDSCAPE

At Nenthead Mines - free entry - CA9 3NR - 4th and 5th October 10am to 4pm on both days

25/09/2025

It's our next Open Day on Sunday 28th September.
There are still spaces on our trips.
Come on an adventure, underground mine trips, lots to see and do.
Go to the website to book

Welcome to Nenthead Mines  What is Nenthead Mines? Nenthead Mines is a historic place at Nenthead, near Alston, UK.  This remote valley is covered by remains from the lead and zinc mining industry of the North Pennines, including mine entrances, watercourses, dressing-floors and buildings.  The s...