The Weardale Museum

The Museum is the focal point for the history and heritage of Weardale and its people. Collections built up over 40 years tell the stories of working, social and domestic life including mining, quarrying, religion and education. Our connection with the adjoining Methodist Chapel, now owned by the Museum, means that we have a large collection of Methodist memorabilia. 

Our huge family history resources are unique and contain information on over 73,000 individuals and their interlinked families.

The Museum is run by volunteers and relies on the support of local people and visitors to the Dale to be able to continue.

Please see website for further details.

When is it on?

Time of day
Afternoon
Session information
1.00pm - 4.30pm .Dates vary
please see website

Who to contact

Contact name
Kate Gill
Contact position
Curator
Telephone
07990 786 220
E-mail
kate.gill@weardalemuseum.org.uk
Website
Weardale Museum at High House Chapel
Notes

Charity number: 517100

Where to go

Address
Hotts
Ireshopeburn
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
Postcode
DL13 1HD

Other details

Cost description
Adult admission Standard £4.50. With Gift Aid £5.
Under 18's are free
Referral required?
No
Referral and availability notes

All children need to be accompanied by a parent or carer.If children have special needs they need the appropriate level of care to accompany them, since our staff are all volunteers.

Age range
Over 3 years

Local Offer

Local Offer description

Parking is behind the museum, but visitors can be dropped off at the door.

The museum is a four room cottage with the upper floor accessed by stairs with a bannister. Access for wheelchair users to the two downstairs rooms is provided from the door by the main road and we can remove furniture to improve the experience. Our upstairs displays including the Weardale Tapestry can be viewed in our large books and on our specially designed iPad displays. 

There are a number of chairs sited around the building for visitors to take a rest.

Staff will do all they can to assist those with SEND capabilities and it is helpful if we know beforehand.

Contact name
Kate Gill
Contact telephone
07990 786 220
Contact email
kate.gill@weardalemuseum.org.uk
Disclaimer

Durham County Council's Families Information Service does not promote nor endorse the services advertised on this website. Anyone seeking to use/access such services does so at their own risk and may make all appropriate enquiries about fitness for purpose and suitability to meet their needs.

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Address: Hotts  Ireshopeburn  Bishop Auckland  County Durham

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