Museums & Galleries · Peak District
Heptonstall Museum
📍 HX7 7PL
Photo: heptonstall.org
- Grade II-listed building dating back to 1600
- Exhibition on the Cragg Vale Coiners story
- King David Hartley's grave nearby in the churchyard
- Building featured in BBC2's The Gallows Pole
- Regular local history and poetry events held
Heptonstall Museum sits in the heart of the ancient village, in a Grade II-listed building dating back to 1600 that was once a warehouse, then a grammar school, and later a bank before becoming a museum in 1972. Its current exhibition tells the story of the notorious Cragg Vale Coiners, whose 'king', David Hartley, is buried in the churchyard just outside — the same story dramatised in BBC2's The Gallows Pole, filmed here. Now run entirely by volunteers as a charity, it's a good stop for history lovers, though access is limited by cobbles and steps. It's open Thursday to Sunday, close to Hebden Bridge station, and within easy reach of 23 nearby places to stay if you fancy making a longer visit of the area.
Practical details
- Open
- Thursday to Sunday, 11am to 4.30pm, subject to volunteers
- Parking
- Limited parking; follow local signage
- Accessibility
- Restricted access, cobbled lane with steps
- Booking
- Check socials for tickets and updates
From the attraction's own website on 20 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Bar
- ✓ Playground
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Parking
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🚆 Or come by train
- Hebden Bridge 0.9 miles
- Mytholmroyd 2.1 miles
- Todmorden 4 miles
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