Dales Countryside Museum
The Dales Countryside Museum in Hawes tells the story of the Dales Landscape and people over the last 10,000 years. Walk through the Time Tunnel to see unique exhibits from the Stone Age to Victorian times. Climb aboard our static train and see how family life has changes in the Dales. Take a walk down the 'lead mine' and discover how industries of the Dales and farming bring the museum alive. Hands on interactive exhibits make it fun for children. Occasional matinee films, concerts and performances are shown in the hall.
The museum reception houses the Yorkshire Dales National Park Centre and Tourist Information. Also a shop selling books, maps, clothing and local crafts and produce.
There are facilites for school groups with education programmes and loan boxes on different themes. Resource rooms are available for local studies and family history research. Meeting and training facilities are available and can cater for up to 100 delegates. All areas are accessible to wheelchair users and pushchairs.
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Prices
Concession £2.50
Adult £3.00
Children Free
Opening details
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| Notes | 'Open daily 10am to 5pm except Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and please 'phone for winter openings.' |
Contact
Dales Countryside MuseumTel: 01969 666210
hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk
www.yorkshiredales.org.uk
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Nearby
Local AccommodationVenue
Dales Countryside MuseumStation Yard, Hawes, North Yorkshire, DL8 3NT
See location on Google maps.Map reference: SD 876897
By Road:
Take A684 from A1 to Hawes. Take A684 from M6 via Kendal to Hawes.
By Public Transport:
Hawes Village Bus service 113 runs to the museum on Mondays to Saturdays from Garsdale Station on the Leeds-Settle-Carlisle railway line. Dales & District buses 156/157 run seven days a week from Bedale and Leyburn to Hawes. For further local public transport information see: www.dalesbus.org
Accessible by Public Transport :
Also at this venue
Traditional Dry Stone Walling
Red Squirrel Trail