Museums & Galleries · Harrogate
Folk Museum
📍 BD23 5AQ
Photo: grassingtonfolkmuseum.org.uk
- Exhibits of lead mining, minerals and craft tools
- Geological specimens including galena, barites and fluorspar
- Mesolithic arrow points, scrapers and a medieval whetstone
- Wooden props and pegs from an uncharted coal mine find
- A cobbler's bench with original tools and materials
This small museum sits in a former cottage dating from around 1728, facing Grassington's cobbled square. Inside you'll find exhibits on lead mining, geology, Dales farming, period costumes and the old Yorkshire Dales Railway, alongside domestic artefacts, a cobbler's bench and finds from local excavations such as an uncharted coal mine at Grimwith Reservoir. It suits those curious about local history and rural life in Upper Wharfedale. The museum opens seasonally from March to November, Tuesday to Sunday, with parking available in the Square and nearby National Park car park. Located in Harrogate, Yorkshire, it's within Museums & Galleries, with the nearest station at Gargrave 7.8 miles away and 54 bookable places to stay within 5 miles for those planning an overnight visit.
Practical details
- Open
- Season runs 21 March to 1 November 2026, Tuesday–Sunday
- Time needed
- Visiting hours are split across morning and afternoon sessions
- Parking
- Parking available in the Square and nearby National Park car park
From the attraction's own website on 23 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Parking
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🚆 Or come by train
- Gargrave 7.8 miles
- Skipton 7.9 miles
- Hellifield 10.2 miles
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