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Museum of Lead Mining, Wanlockhead

National Museum & Exhibition · Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland · Wanlockhead, Biggar, ML12 6UT

Museum of Lead Mining, Wanlockhead is a national museum & exhibition in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceAdult £24.50 · Child £10 · Family £63
Checked on the official page (2026 prices): adult £24.50, child £10; family 2+1 £53, 2+2 £63, 2+3 £75, 2+4 £84. Gold panning extra £12.50 per person. Book online.
Opening timesClosed for the season until spring 2027. Tickets go on sale online in early 2027.
Best time to goOpen spring to early autumn only; book the mine tour online.
School holiday tipLate August is the sweet spot for English/Welsh visitors: Scottish schools are back by mid-August while England/Wales are still on holiday. Early July is the Scottish local peak, so go midweek. Indoor venue: wet half-term days cause surges; check the forecast.
Best agesMost suit about 5-12; free places suit short visits with younger children
If it rainsMostly indoors: wet days tend to be busiest
Money saverMany are free, so budget for parking and food only; go for 2 hours, not all day.
Top tipsUnderground lead mine tour, miners' cottages and optional gold panning in Scotland's highest village.
What to packSnacks, water bottle, pram or carrier, wipes

Details checked against the official website on 31 Oct 2026. Venue website or source

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