The Weardale Museum
& High House Chapel
Ireshopeburn, Co. Durham, DL13 1HD
“Outstanding Volunteer Run Museum”
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Arts Council Award
“ A real jewel in a gem of a dale” - N. Hebdon, Leeds
“A superb collection, lovingly put together” I. Wildbore, Chesterfield
“Beautiful Chapel, marvellous museum”J. Warren, Morpeth
“Excellent family tree information”J. Eke (nee Dawson), Australia
“Lovely visit, lovely museum, lovely people”T. Wilson, Sacriston
“Great value, well worth a visit” T. O’Neil, Darlington
“So much to see in a small place ” R. Tamplin, Sidmouth, Devon
4 great reasons to visit-
Genealogy resource
Hands on folk museum
Historic Chapel
Weardale Tapestry
The Weardale Museum is a small independent folk museum established by volunteers in 1985 to preserve the heritage of Weardale.
Though entirely voluntary our museum operates to the highest standards.
It has achieved full accreditation from the MLA, a Carnegie Award for excellent interpretation and has been highly commended by Renaissance North East and the Arts Council as an outstanding volunteer run museum.
Charity No. 517100
Weardale is part of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a fantastic
place to visit. The Museum is a member of the Weardale Visitor Network, a grouping
of independent traders who work together to promote Weardale and we fully support
the work of the North Pennines AONB Partnership to care for this special landscape.
Use their websites to learn more
www.discoverweardale.com
The Museum is open from May until October 31st.
We welcome visits by organised groups at any time in or out of season.
Family History research can be carried out by our staff at a distance.