Killhope Lead Mining Museum

We was holidaying in the area and found this on a things to do list we thought this would be worth doing as never visited a mine before and be interesting to see what it's like and the conditions people worked in I was surprised to see … More

Fantastic museum. Staff helpful and very knowledgeable. Mine tour was amazing - really brought home the awful conditions that the miners had to work in. The Showman pavilion exhibition with the fluorescent light changes of the various minerals was really fun to see. Nice cafe too. Really worth a visit. More

Fascinating place and highly recommended. Staff were incredibly friendly and kindly shared some amazing stories of the conditions the miners faced and the background to the mine and its workings. The food is very yummy. The fact that it's … More