Killhope

Killhope Killhope Lead Mining Museum is temporarily closed whilst restoration works continue. Killhope is also home to Great Britain’s largest collection of spar boxes.

Famous for its working waterwheel, a visit to Killhope is a unique and unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages. Our team will ensure you have a day to remember, you can explore the site and exhibition halls, accompany one of our guides on a mine tour and visit the refurbished shop and café to complete a grand day out. These unique works of art, made of crystals and minerals found by the

lead miners working underground, are also displayed at the site. The museum is 450 meters (1500 feet) above sea level. We recommend that even in summer you come dressed for adventure and wear warm clothing and sensible footwear so that you can make the most of your visit. Wellingtons are essential for mine trips – Please bring your own full length wellington boots.

The squirrels 🐿️ are making use of this glorious blue sky we have this morning.
02/04/2026

The squirrels 🐿️ are making use of this glorious blue sky we have this morning.

Happy April Fools Day
01/04/2026

Happy April Fools Day

The "Golden" Lead Discovery While performing routine maintenance in the Park Level Mine, staff have discovered a specif...
01/04/2026

The "Golden" Lead Discovery

While performing routine maintenance in the Park Level Mine, staff have discovered a specific vein of lead has spontaneously turned into 24 carat gold due to "unique North Pennine geological pressure."

Closing date is tonight Join the team at Killhope Museum! We’re looking for friendly, enthusiastic people to welcome vis...
25/03/2026

Closing date is tonight

Join the team at Killhope Museum!

We’re looking for friendly, enthusiastic people to welcome visitors and bring our unique rural industrial heritage to life.

https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/

23/03/2026

Join the team at Killhope Museum! ✨

We’re looking for friendly, enthusiastic people to welcome visitors and bring our unique rural industrial heritage site to life.

We have opportunities for Front of House Assistants and Front of House Officers, working across our stunning landscape, historic buildings and atmospheric underground mine.

In these varied customer-facing roles, you’ll provide a warm welcome, support tours and learning activities, and help in the café and shop - ensuring every visitor enjoys a safe, engaging and memorable experience.

If you enjoy working with people of all ages, thrive in an active indoor/outdoor environment and want to be part of a supportive team sharing an extraordinary heritage story, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/6234/Our-list-of-currently-available-jobs

19/03/2026

Durham County News is out now! 🎉

Featuring a great write-up on this Friday (20 March). Including a great write up of all the details you need and highlighting all the fantastic things happening across our county, far and wide! 🙌

Read all about it: https://ow.ly/HT6050YvIlP

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Killhope A689
Bishop Auckland
DL131AR

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+441388537505

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