Weardale Museum and High House Chapel
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
Our opening times
1.30pm - 4.30pm
Easter and Bank Holidays
May, June, Sept, and October (Wednesday to Sunday inclusive)
Every afternoon in July and August
At any time, by appointment only, for organised groups.
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.
Our Prices
“Great value, well worth a re-visit”, T. O’Neil, Darlington
Adults £3.00
Children FREE
For £3 you can even take out an annual membership by becoming a Friend.
Access
Access for wheelchairs is provided from the door by the main road and we can remove furniture to provide better access for wheelchair users. Two downstairs rooms and the chapel are accessible, and displays in the upstairs galleries can be viewed in our large books. Stewards will, where possible, bring items downstairs. There are a number of chairs sited around the building for visitors to take a rest. The Tapestry is upstairs.
Public Transport
Service 100 Roof of England Bus operates on Sundays.
Weardale Motor Services (01388 528235) run a regular bus service through Weardale except on Sundayys and Bank Holidays.
Linking bus services are available from Durham, Newcastle and Bishop Auckland but contact traveline on tel: 0871 2002233 for your own needs.
View additional accessibility information about this venue from our friends at DisabledGo.