Weardale Museum & High House Chapel
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Weardale Museum & High House Chapel
Welcome to Weardale Museum
Celebrating 40 years of preserving the heritage of Weardale and its people.
VISIT US
High House Chapel
Built in 1760 and described by John Wesley as the place where the Fires of Methodism took hold
FIND OUT MORE
Methodist Tapestries Collection
Welcome to the home of the Methodist Tapestries Collection. A selection of tapestries telling the story of Methodism through the ages
FIND OUT MORE
Family History Service
Dedicated to documenting and preserving the history of the people of Weardale
FIND OUT MORE
Celebrating 40 Years
Come and be a part of Weardale Museums 40th birthday celebrations. Events are being held throughout May & June
FIND OUT MORE
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Weardale Museum
Weardale Museum is located in the heart of Weardale. We are a small, volunteer run museum dedicated to preserving the history & heritage of Weardale and its people.
READ MORE
High House Chapel
High House Chapel was in continuous use for over 250 years, making it one of the longest serving Methodist chapels. The chapel is now owned by the Trustees of Weardale Museum who aim to preserve this unique piece of history.
READ MORE
Family History Service
Weardale Museum is also the home of the Weardale Genealogy service. They maintain the family history for over 70,000 people and families linked with Weardale and the surrounding areas.
READ MORE
Methodist Tapestries
The Methodist Tapestries present the history of Methodism via the medium of needlework. Many panels are underway but there is still time for more stitchers to participate. The finished panels will be displayed in the proposed Weardale Museum & Heritage Centre.
Who We Are
We are a small independent folk museum run entirely by volunteers to the high standards set by the Arts Council for England.
What We Do
We provide a sense of place for those who live and visit Weardale by telling the stories of its history and heritage. Attached is High House Chapel, the oldest Methodist Chapel in continuous use. We also specialise in providing family history research for people who have ancestors from Weardale.
Upcoming Birthday Events
As the Weardale Museum celebrates its 40th birthday, a series of
special events
are being held in commemoration. This series of events, visiting every corner of Weardale, emphasises the Museum’s community focus. In this spirit, the Museum wishes to thank all its
local supporters
, many of whom have contributed generously to the birthday celebrations.
40 years of the Weardale Museum: A conversation with David Heatherington
Talk
May 3rd, 2025
£5.00 Entry
Stanhope Village Hall
READ MORE
Archaeological and Historical Research in Weardale: Back To Our Roots
Talk
May 9th, 2025
£5.00 Entry
Rookhope Village Hall
READ MORE
The Creation of a Weardale Heritage Centre
Talk
May 10th, 2025
£5.00 Entry
Ireshopeburn Institute
READ MORE
Quilting: A Cover Story
Talk
May 14th, 2025
£5.00 Entry
Eastgate Village Hall
READ MORE
Latest News
Weardale Museum Celebrates it's 40th Birthday
The 18th of May 2025 marks 40 years since the Museum opened its doors for the first time in 1985, and four decades of preserving and promoting Weardale history and heritage...
2nd May 2025
READ MORE
Grant Award Received: Chapel & Museum Restoration
In May the Weardale Museum will be celebrating its 40th Anniversary and what better way to commence celebrations than to announce we have been awarded two substantial grants...
20th February 2025
READ MORE
Methodist Tapestries Talk: The People Called Methodists
David Heatherington talks to the friends and supporters of the Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum about how The Methodist Tapestries Collection came about...
18th February 2025
READ MORE
What our visitors say about us
"Our family visited the museum whilst on holiday in Weardale, we found it fascinating! The volunteers demonstrated a fantastic level of knowledge and couldn't be more helpful. We will certainly be revisiting next time we're passing through."
Gray Family
Swansea
"My wife and I discovered the place entirely by accident and were so glad we did! We spent 2 hours looking around the exhibits and talking with museum staff. The neighbouring chapel is also worth a visit."
D & G Scott
Durham
"Weardale Museum is a fantastic place, one of those hidden, rare gems that you must visit to truly appreciate. The immensely knowledgable staff really brought the story behind each exhibit to life. It is well worth a visit"
A Smith
Sunderland
Contact us
Weardale Museum
Hotts
Ireshopeburn
Bishop Auckland
DL13 1HD
Museum:
01388 335085 (not 24 hours)
Enquiries:
01388 335085 (not 24 hours)
Email:
[email protected]
Follow us
Quick Links
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Visiting us
Contact Us
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Access Statement
Donations & Gift Aid
Friends of the Museum
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© Copyright 2025 Weardale Museum - Site by
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Welcome to Weardale Museum
Celebrating 40 years of preserving the heritage of Weardale and its people.
VISIT US
High House Chapel
Built in 1760 and described by John Wesley as the place where the Fires of Methodism took hold
FIND OUT MORE
Methodist Tapestries Collection
Welcome to the home of the Methodist Tapestries Collection. A selection of tapestries telling the story of Methodism through the ages
FIND OUT MORE
Family History Service
Dedicated to documenting and preserving the history of the people of Weardale
FIND OUT MORE
Celebrating 40 Years
Come and be a part of Weardale Museums 40th birthday celebrations. Events are being held throughout May & June
FIND OUT MORE
Previous
Next
READ MORE
Weardale Museum
Weardale Museum is located in the heart of Weardale. We are a small, volunteer run museum dedicated to preserving the history & heritage of Weardale and its people.
READ MORE
High House Chapel
High House Chapel was in continuous use for over 250 years, making it one of the longest serving Methodist chapels. The chapel is now owned by the Trustees of Weardale Museum who aim to preserve this unique piece of history.
READ MORE
Family History Service
Weardale Museum is also the home of the Weardale Genealogy service. They maintain the family history for over 70,000 people and families linked with Weardale and the surrounding areas.
READ MORE
Methodist Tapestries
The Methodist Tapestries present the history of Methodism via the medium of needlework. Many panels are underway but there is still time for more stitchers to participate. The finished panels will be displayed in the proposed Weardale Museum & Heritage Centre.
Who We Are
We are a small independent folk museum run entirely by volunteers to the high standards set by the Arts Council for England.
What We Do
We provide a sense of place for those who live and visit Weardale by telling the stories of its history and heritage. Attached is High House Chapel, the oldest Methodist Chapel in continuous use. We also specialise in providing family history research for people who have ancestors from Weardale.
Upcoming Birthday Events
As the Weardale Museum celebrates its 40th birthday, a series of
special events
are being held in commemoration. This series of events, visiting every corner of Weardale, emphasises the Museum’s community focus. In this spirit, the Museum wishes to thank all its
local supporters
, many of whom have contributed generously to the birthday celebrations.
40 years of the Weardale Museum: A conversation with David Heatherington
Talk
May 3rd, 2025
£5.00 Entry
Stanhope Village Hall
READ MORE
Archaeological and Historical Research in Weardale: Back To Our Roots
Talk
May 9th, 2025
£5.00 Entry
Rookhope Village Hall
READ MORE
The Creation of a Weardale Heritage Centre
Talk
May 10th, 2025
£5.00 Entry
Ireshopeburn Institute
READ MORE
Quilting: A Cover Story
Talk
May 14th, 2025
£5.00 Entry
Eastgate Village Hall
READ MORE
Latest News
Weardale Museum Celebrates it's 40th Birthday
The 18th of May 2025 marks 40 years since the Museum opened its doors for the first time in 1985, and four decades of preserving and promoting Weardale history and heritage...
2nd May 2025
READ MORE
Grant Award Received: Chapel & Museum Restoration
In May the Weardale Museum will be celebrating its 40th Anniversary and what better way to commence celebrations than to announce we have been awarded two substantial grants...
20th February 2025
READ MORE
Methodist Tapestries Talk: The People Called Methodists
David Heatherington talks to the friends and supporters of the Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum about how The Methodist Tapestries Collection came about...
18th February 2025
READ MORE
What our visitors say about us
"Our family visited the museum whilst on holiday in Weardale, we found it fascinating! The volunteers demonstrated a fantastic level of knowledge and couldn't be more helpful. We will certainly be revisiting next time we're passing through."
Gray Family
Swansea
"My wife and I discovered the place entirely by accident and were so glad we did! We spent 2 hours looking around the exhibits and talking with museum staff. The neighbouring chapel is also worth a visit."
D & G Scott
Durham
"Weardale Museum is a fantastic place, one of those hidden, rare gems that you must visit to truly appreciate. The immensely knowledgable staff really brought the story behind each exhibit to life. It is well worth a visit"
A Smith
Sunderland
Contact us
Weardale Museum
Hotts
Ireshopeburn
Bishop Auckland
DL13 1HD
Museum:
01388 335085 (not 24 hours)
Enquiries:
01388 335085 (not 24 hours)
Email:
[email protected]
Follow us
Quick Links
Home
Visiting us
Contact Us
Online Shop
Access Statement
Donations & Gift Aid
Friends of the Museum
Subscribe to our Newsletter
© Copyright 2025 Weardale Museum - Site by
Durham Web
- Version 3.65