The Weardale Museum
& High House Chapel

Ireshopeburn, Co. Durham, DL13 1HD

“Outstanding Volunteer Run Museum”

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Our opening times

2pm - 5pm

Easter and Bank Holidays

May, June, July, Sept, and October (Wednesday to Sunday inclusive)

Every afternoon in August

At any time, by appointment only, for organised groups. Read more

Remember !! Because we are staffed by volunteers we only open during the afternoon so plan your visit to avoid disappointment.

However if you are finding it difficult to fit in with our opening times contact us using the links below.

Plan your accommodation.

Where We Are

For your satnav or route planner – postcode DL13 1HD - Grid Ref NY 872 385

Find us beside the A689 between Stanhope and Alston at the centre of the North Pennines and only an hour by car from Tyneside, Teesside and the Lake District. Whichever way you come, the scenery is breathtaking!

Public Transport Links

Service 100 Roof of England Bus operates Saturdays and Sundays.
Weardale Motor Services (01388 528235) run a regular bus service through Weardale. Linking bus services available from Durham, Newcastle and Bishop Auckland but contact traveline on tel: 0871 2002233 for your own needs.

By Post

Hon. Secretary,
D. T. Heatherington,
7, Windyside,
WESTGATE-in-WEARDALE,
Co. Durham,
DL13 1NR

Telephone (01388)517433