Take a look at some of the great work the Friends of Killhope do to restore, maintain and bring to life the history and heritage of the mining and industrial lansdcape of Weardale.
Killhope Water Wheel
Restoring the huge overshot water wheel at Killhope
Our Collections
Purchasing relevant items to loan to the museum at Killhope
Bringing History to Life
Dressing in traditional Victorian costumes and chatting with visitors
Groverake
Saving the last mine headframe in the county in 2016
Jigger House
Manufacturing and installing jigs to sort vein material
Fund Raising
Raising funds, especially to help Killhope achieve its goals
Park Level Mine
Clearing the mine to explore the possibility of re-opening it
Underground Waterwheel
Constructing the water wheel for Park Level Mine at Killhope
Mineral Exhibitions
Hosting exhibitions for some of the region's finest mineral specimens.
Eric's Wheel
Restoring the small wheel which powered the buddle house
Quoits Competitions
Playing the traditional game of quoits and having fun
The Brunton Buddles and Wheel
Rebuilding the Brunton Buddles at Killhope
Allenheads Horse Track
Clearing and repairing the entrance for horses into Allenheads Mine
Weardale Churchyard Project
Recording the memorial inscriptions of Weardale
