Nenthead Mines

17/08/2026

It’s our next public open day this Wednesday the 19th August - do you fancy a mine trip? We still have a few spaces on our afternoon trips. To book, go to our website

Welcome to Nenthead Mines  What is Nenthead Mines? Nenthead Mines is a historic place at Nenthead, near Alston, UK.  This remote valley is covered by remains from the lead and zinc mining industry of the North Pennines, including mine entrances, watercourses, dressing-floors and buildings.  The s...

28/07/2026

We had a great Open Day last Sunday, we took a record number of people underground, 60!
Visitor feedback was excellent, here are a few quotes:
'Very knowledgeable and committed volunteers'
'I liked the demonstrations'
'Glad to see history being kept alive'
'Colin and Connor were fantastic'
'So much better than expected'
'Hospitality of the volunteers'

Our next Open Days are Wednesdays, 5th and 19th August.
Go to our website to book.

Welcome to Nenthead Mines What is Nenthead Mines? Nenthead Mines is a historic place at Nenthead, near Alston, UK. This remote valley is covered by remains from the lead and zinc mining industry of the North Pennines, including mine entrances, watercourses, dressing-floors and buildings. The s...

27/07/2026

Nenthead Mines Conservation Society are hosting an art exhibition INSPIRED 2026.
Last year's exhibition was fantastic and this year it will be even better.
Come and join us on the 8th or 9th August and be inspired!

23/07/2026

WANT TO COOL DOWN ON SUNDAY?
It’s our next public open day on Sunday 26th July - book a mine trip through our website

Welcome to Nenthead Mines What is Nenthead Mines? Nenthead Mines is a historic place at Nenthead, near Alston, UK. This remote valley is covered by remains from the lead and zinc mining industry of the North Pennines, including mine entrances, watercourses, dressing-floors and buildings. The s...

27/06/2026

WANT TO COOL DOWN ON SUNDAY?

It is always cool down our mine at Nenthead. Book a mine trip thru our website

Welcome to Nenthead Mines  What is Nenthead Mines? Nenthead Mines is a historic place at Nenthead, near Alston, UK.  This remote valley is covered by remains from the lead and zinc mining industry of the North Pennines, including mine entrances, watercourses, dressing-floors and buildings.  The s...

24/06/2026

It's our next Open Day on Sunday 28th June.
There are still spaces on our trips.
Come on an adventure, underground mine trips, lots to see and do.
Go to the website to book
Www.nentheadmines.com

17/06/2026

CALDWELL HARPUR worked at the mines around Nenthead.

21/05/2026

We have a Geo Day this Sunday the 24th May.

Our Geology Days offer a whole day guide to the geology above and below ground in our mine and the North Pennines. A geology guide booklet is included in the price. The day includes walking on rough and uneven surfaces which are sometimes ankle deep in water and a tour of Carrs mine.

Advance booking is essential. Our charge is £22 per person.
We still have some spaces for this Sunday - go to our website to book

Welcome to Nenthead Mines  What is Nenthead Mines? Nenthead Mines is a historic place at Nenthead, near Alston, UK.  This remote valley is covered by remains from the lead and zinc mining industry of the North Pennines, including mine entrances, watercourses, dressing-floors and buildings.  The s...

10/05/2026

We had a fantastic, fully booked Public Open Day today. We took 56 people on a guided trip in to Carrs mine over the course of the day.
The feedback was excellent with lovely positive comments about our mine guides and all our helpers - we are all volunteers.

We have Geo Day on Sunday 24th May which is a whole day event focussed on geology with a surface field trip and a mine trip.
The next Public Open Day is Sunday 28th June.
Go to our website to book.

Welcome to Nenthead Mines What is Nenthead Mines? Nenthead Mines is a historic place at Nenthead, near Alston, UK. This remote valley is covered by remains from the lead and zinc mining industry of the North Pennines, including mine entrances, watercourses, dressing-floors and buildings. The s...

05/05/2026

There is lots of information on our website
www.nentheadmines.com
Click on videos from the home page and then have a look at what we have on YouTube and 3D models on Sketchfab.

Welcome to Nenthead Mines What is Nenthead Mines? Nenthead Mines is a historic place at Nenthead, near Alston, UK. This remote valley is covered by remains from the lead and zinc mining industry of the North Pennines, including mine entrances, watercourses, dressing-floors and buildings. The s...