Dales Countryside Museum
Hawes, North Yorkshire
About Dales Countryside Museum
The charming Dales Countryside Museum tells the story of the local folk and landscape of the Yorkshire Dales from deep past up to present times, and works to encourage visitors to think about the region's future. You can ride" the static train and journey through time... Themes include school days, home life, leisure time, religion, transport, communication and tourism, farming, local crafts and industries. Interesting displays help interpret the development of the Dales from prehistoric times forwards and there are also events, demonstrations of traditional crafts and ever changing temporary exhibitions help bring the Museum alive. The Museum itself is housed a conversion of the Hawes railway station and has many interactive little touches that help keep the kids interested and moving through, including a minor excursion into a mock up lead mine! Great for those interested in history already but equally useful for encouraging kids to get started on thinking about such things and terrific for extra credit / back up projects for school! It's also sedate enough to take grandparents along too."
Free Entry for Under 16s
Families are warmly encouraged to visit us and enjoy the Museum. The Museum is designed to be fun for families, with hands-on interactive exhibits that will help you and your family explore the history of the Yorkshire Dales and the exhibits on display.
Stories of past Yorkshire Dales folk
Our museum tells the fascinating story of the Yorkshire Dales and the people who have lived and worked here and shaped the landscape for thousands of years.
Hands on activities and outdoor trail
Our packed events programme includes a wide range of different activities, from guided walks around Hawes to exciting educational activities in and around the Museum.
Facilities
Toilets
Free Wifi
Gift Shop
Changing Rooms
Onsite Parking
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
Food Available
Wheelchair Friendly
Pushchair Friendly
Card Payments Accepted
Opening Times
- Monday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Tuesday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Wednesday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Thursday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Friday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Saturday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Sunday, 10:00 - 17:00
We are open daily 10am to 5pm, February to October
We are open daily 10am to 4pm November and December
Closed 6 – 31 January 2025
Last entry is one hour before closing
We are closed Christmas Eve to Boxing Day inc
We reopen on Friday 27 December through to Sunday 5 Jan 2025 inc
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (4-15) : Free
- Adult (16-18+) : £5.00
Admission tickets are valid for 7 days from date of purchase
Adults: £5
Concessions: £4.50
Kids: Free
Groups (of 10 or more): £4.50
Annual pass: £10
Scurry Club Family Pass: £10
Friend of the Dales Countryside Museum: £10
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 2 - 3 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
Food & Drink Options
Sandwiches
Homemade cakes
FAQs
Parking
Toilets
Family Friendly Options
Food & Drink
Accessibility Information
Tickets & Bookings
Private Hire & Birthday Parties
Contact Details
Dales Countryside Museum
Station Yard
Burtersett Road
Hawes
North Yorkshire
DL8 3NT
England
Tel: 01969666210
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