Welcome to Nenthead Mines Heritage Centre!

From here you can find out more about Nenthead Mines, a museum dedicated to both showing and telling the 'story' of the mineral mining past of the North Pennines. Prepare to launch on a voyage of discovery at Nenthead Mines, learning more about the people, places, tools, lifestyle, and legacy of the mining industry that at one time completely dominated the landscape of the North Pennines!

Opening Times

This season the Nenthead Mines Heritage Centre is open daily from 21st March to the 2nd November 2008.
The site opens at 11.00am and closes at 5.00pm, last entry to the Mine is at 3.30pm. We are open every day of the week, all year round, for pre-booked groups. A programme of special events is planned throughout the year - please check our events page or contact us for further details.

Admission Charges

Adults with Mine tour £7.00 without mine tour £4.00
Children with Mine tour £3.00 without mine tour FREE
Over 60’s with Mine tour £6.00 without mine tour £3.25
Family(2+1) with Mine tour £15.50 without mine tour £8.00
Family(2+2) with Mine tour £16.50 without mine tour £8.00
Family(2+3) with Mine tour £18.00 without mine tour £8.00

Height restrictions for mine visits apply. The mine is unsuitable for wheelchair access.

For further information, bookings (evening bookings by arrangement) and details of our extensive Education and Special Interest Programmes, or to discuss accessibility arrangements:

Nenthead Mines Heritage Centre Tel: 01434 382726 or 382037
Nenthead, Fax: 01434 382043
Alston, Email: mines@npht.com
Cumbria. CA9 3PD Website: www.npht.com

The North Pennines Heritage Trust is a member of the Green Tourism Business Scheme