Peak District Lead Mining Museum
Fee required
Parking available
Explore the history of lead mining in the Peak District through interactive exhibits, historical artefacts, and guided tours of a real 1920s mine.

๐Ÿ“œ Museum dedicated to the history of lead mining in the Peak District.
๐Ÿ” Features interactive exhibits, historical artefacts, and guided tours of Temple Mine.

Why Go

โ›๏ธ Explore models and a real 1920s fluorite/lead mine
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Interactive displays and activities for families and children
โš™๏ธ See unique water pressure engines and mining equipment
๐Ÿ’Ž Pan for minerals and 'fool's gold'

Why Avoid

๐Ÿ‘ถ Mine tours not suitable for children under 5
โ™ฟ Mine not pram/wheelchair friendly
โš ๏ธ Mine tours can be muddy with low ceilings

Tips

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Museum ticket valid for a year
๐Ÿ“ž Booking mine tours highly recommended due to limited spots
๐Ÿ• Well-behaved dogs on lead welcome in museum and mine tours

Cost

๐Ÿ’ฐ Adults ยฃ8.50, Children ยฃ5, Family pass ยฃ25 (museum or mine); Combined tickets available.

Hours

๐Ÿ•’ Daily 11am-4pm (Mar-early Nov); weekends only 11am-4pm (early Nov-Dec); daily 11am-3pm (Dec 26-Jan 4); closed Jan-Feb.

๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Parking

Pay and display car parks available; on-street parking limited.

๐Ÿšป Toilets

Available for customers; no baby changing facilities.

โ˜• Refreshments

Cold drinks and ice creams in shop; cafe next door.

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