Swaledale Museum
Overview
The Museum specialises in collecting objects and archives from Swaledale and Arkengarthdale and the main focus is on lead mining and the culture and community this industry created, from geological specimens, prehistoric finds, and tools connected with lead mining, to local farming and crafts. Hands-on and friendly with family history archive and special events.
Features
- Opening Times
- Opening Times: Open 5 May-20 Sep, 10-5 (please check website for variations on this). Groups welcome at other times by appointment
- Facilities
- Parking nearby
- Cafe
- Children
- Suitable for children of all ages
About the area
North Yorkshire, with its two National Parks and two designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is England’s largest county and one of the most rural. This is prime walking country, from the heather-clad heights of the North York Moors to the limestone country that is so typical of the Yorkshire Dales – a place of contrasts and discoveries, of history and legend.
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Nearby places to stay
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Restaurant with Rooms
The Burgoyne
★★★★★
"Delightful 18th-century building in a stunning Yorkshire Dales setting...."
- Rooms 11
- Free TV
- DVD Player
- Direct Dial
Inn
The Kings Arms Hotel
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"Right in the heart of the charming village of Reeth, on the market square...."
Nearby places to stay
The Burgoyne
Set at the top of the village green with delightful views over the Swaledale Valley, The Burgoyne is a recently refurbished and comfortable 18th-century building, that has been welcomin...
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The Kings Arms Hotel
The King’s Arms is a charming Grade II listed inn located in the heart of Reeth. The property retains many period features, including sash windows, a beautiful stone fireplace and a his...
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Cedarcroft Cottage
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Wraycroft Cottages
Wraycroft Cottages is a family business established in 1965. The three linked cottages are in two acres of garden with private river access and stunning views. A peaceful location, but ...
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Ashcroft Cottage
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Beechcroft Cottage
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Arklehurst Cottage
In the tiny Yorkshire Dales village of Langthwaite, in Arkengarthdale, Arklehurst is a traditional stone-built 18th-century cottage with comfortable accommodation for up to four people....
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Arklehurst
In the tiny Yorkshire Dales village of Langthwaite, in Arkengarthdale, Arklehurst is a traditional stone-built 18th-century cottage with comfortable accommodation for up to four people....
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