The Weardale Museum
AND HIGH HOUSE CHAPEL
Hotts, Ireshopeburn, Bishop Auckland, DL13 1HD
01388 517433
We provide a sense of place for those who live and visit Weardale by telling the stories of its history and heritage. Attached is High House Chapel, the oldest Methodist Chapel in continuous use. We also specialise in providing family history research for people who have ancestors from Weardale.
WHAT WE DO
We are open from 1.30 - 4.30pm
Easter and Bank Holidays
May, June, Sept & Oct - Wed to Sunday
July and August - every afternoon.
Extra Opening Times in school holidays
The Museum will also open for County Durham school holidays between 4th April and 1st November.
Ring 01388 517433 .
We are a small independent folk museum run entirely by volunteers to the high standards set by the Arts Council for England.
WHO WE ARE
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Small on the outside,
Huge on the inside
"It is unbelievable how much you have packed inside."
WHERE WE ARE
"My entire understanding of physical space has been transformed."
Dr Who.
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The Methodist Fellowship at High House Chapel ceased worship in the chapel at the end of September 2019 and the purchase by The Weardale Museum was completed on 30th June 2020. We are presently seeking the funding to carry out repairs and renovations which will save this important building in our community.
High House is an historic Methodist Chapel, built in n1760 it is one of the very earliest chapels in the world.
Coronavirus
CLOSED during 2020
Latest update
August 19 2020
Most of our stewards are in the high risk over 70 category and some will be shielding and this group has been advised to avoid contact with the general public wherever possible..
Please ignore our normal opening times below, return to the site for latest updates , or ring 01388 517433
Family History researchers should contact [email protected] for help at a distance.