Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum

The highlight at Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum is naturally the underground element, but if the kids aren't too keen on descending then unlike the iceberg there's still plenty to get on with above the surface here!

The trip down into the reconstructed lead and coper mine feels very adventurous whilst in fact being completely safe: kids get to don a hard hat with light on for the duration of the exploration and for a little additional charge they can try their hand at mineral panning, too.

Their narrow gauge railway provides rides above ground on their selection of engines.

Admission:

Underground Tour of the Mine:

Adults £5

Children £2.50

Museum:

Adults £3 

Children £1.50   

Opening Times: 

The Musuem is open daily and all Bank Holidays from Easter until the end of October from 10am to 5pm.