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TUE 28 MAY

Fun In the Forest At Killhope

Killhope The North of England Lead Mining Museum, Co Durham

Run by: Killhope The North of England Lead Mining Museum

Every Tuesday: Tatties and marshmallows around a campfire and wild woodland crafts.

clock11:00–15:00

Suitable for 5-10

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As part of your day out at Killhope every Tuesday during the school holidays we are having fun in the forest. Pre-booking essential. Den building and jacket potatoes around a campfire. 11:00am - 15:00pm. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential.

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Other Dates

This activity also runs on these dates:

  1. Tue 23 Jul 11:00–15:00
  2. Tue 30 Jul 11:00–15:00
  3. Tue 13 Aug 11:00–15:00
  4. Tue 20 Aug 11:00–15:00
  5. Tue 27 Aug 11:00–15:00
  6. Tue 29 Oct 11:00–15:00

Cost

Adult £7.00, Concession £6.50, Children £4.00. Tickets valid for 12 months. Plus £5 per person for activity.

Information about this activity is provided by Culture24

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Killhope The North of England Lead Mining Museum

Killhope The North of England Lead Mining Museum, Near Cowshill, Upper Weardale, Co Durham, DL13 1AR

About this location

Killhope, The North of England Lead Mining Museum, is a multi award winning museum. Killhope is the only lead mine in Show more… the North-east open to the public.
Killhope, the museum explores the life of North Pennine Victorina Lead Mining families.
Equipped with hard hats and cap lamps, visitors are guided down the mine and discover the working conditions of Victorian miners. On the surface they can see how miners lived. Children can dress as washer boys and find lead ore. Go on a glorious Woodland Walk and see Red Squirrels. There is a visitor centre with cafe and gift shop.Show less…

Killhope, The North of England Lead Mining Museum, is a multi award winning museum. Killhope is the only lead mine in the North-east open to the public.
Killhope, the museum explores the life of North Pennine Victorina Lead Mining families.
Equipped with hard hats and cap lamps, visitors are guided down the mine and discover the working conditions of Victorian miners. On the surface they can see how miners lived. Children can dress as washer boys and find lead ore. Go on a glorious Woodland Walk and see Red Squirrels. There is a visitor centre with cafe and gift shop.

Contact

This activity is organised and run by Killhope The North of England Lead Mining Museum.

Please register in advance.

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