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Weardale Museum, Ireshopeburn

National Museum & Exhibition · County Durham, England · Ireshopeburn, Weardale, DL13 1HD

Weardale Museum, Ireshopeburn is a national museum & exhibition in County Durham, England. 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 £4.50 · Child £0 · Family £9
Official site (2025 prices): adult £4.50, under-18s free. Ireshopeburn DL13 1HD (01388 335085).
Opening timesWed-Sun and bank holidays 1-4:30pm, April to October.
Best time to goAfternoons, Wednesday to Sunday, April to October.
School holiday tipEarly July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening. 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 tipsSmall dale museum with a Victorian lead miner's cottage room and John Wesley chapel; under-18s free.
What to packSnacks, water bottle, pram or carrier, wipes

Partly checked on 23 Oct 2026. Confirm prices and times on the venue's website. Venue website or source

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