Plan Your Visit
Normal Opening Hours
| SEASON | DAYS | OPEN | CLOSED |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1st (or Good Friday if earlier) to Oct 31st | Daily | 1.30pm | 4.30pm |
| School Summer Holidays | Daily | 1.30pm | 4.30pm |
| Bank Holiday Mondays | 1.30pm | 4.30pm | |
| Nov 1st to Easter | Sat & Sun | 1.30pm | 4.30pm |
Admission Fees & Opening Times
We operate a small admission charge of £3 for adults. Carers and accompanied children can visit Nidderdale Museum free of charge.
Normally the Museum is open 1.30-4.30p.m. every day from 1st April to 31st October, and 1.30-4.30p.m. Saturdays and Sundays only from November to end of March.
The Museum re-opened on 8th January 2022 for Saturdays and Sundays – Covid restrictions and bad weather permitting!
Souvenir Shop
Souvenirs and gifts are available in the Museum shop. We also sell local history books and publications.
Facilities and Accessibility
Nidderdale Museum is located on the first floor of the historic Old Workhouse building. A stairlift is available for use by visitors. The Museum has toilets available, including an accessible toilet. Please feel free to get in touch with the Museum prior to your visit to discuss your accessibility requirements.
How To Find Us
Nidderdale Museum is located in Pateley Bridge, which is on the B6265, approximately 20 minutes from Ripon, just 30 minutes drive from Harrogate or Skipton, and one hour from Leeds, York or Bradford.
There is a regular bus service to Pateley Bridge from Harrogate bus station (No. 24) More information about local bus services and timetables are available from the Harrogate & District transport website.
If you are travelling to the museum by car, there is some parking available directly outside the museum, including a designated accessible parking bay. Further parking is available in Pateley Bridge town centre.
Please see the map below.