Plan Your Visit
Normal Opening Hours
Admission Fees & Opening Times
Season | Days | Open | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
In 2024, from 26th March to Oct 31st (or end of half-term) | Tuesday to Sunday | 1.30pm | 4.30pm |
Bank Holiday Mondays 2024 | 1.30pm | 4.30pm | |
Winter weekends November to end March | Sat & Sun | 1.30pm | 4.30pm |
We operate a small admission charge of £5 for adults.
Carers and accompanied children can visit Nidderdale Museum free of charge.
We regret that unaccompanied children are not allowed in the Museum,
as our stewards do not have the necessary safeguarding checks.
Over winter, the Museum is open 1.30-4.30p.m. Saturdays and Sundays only.
From 26th March, it will be open 1.30 – 4.30p.m. Tuesday-Sunday each week, along with Bank Holiday Mondays
However, if you are travelling far it will be wise to check opening hours.
It can happen that volunteers need to drop out at the last minute or the weather is bad!
Souvenir Shop
Souvenirs and gifts are available in the Museum shop. We also sell local history books and publications.
Facilities and Accessibility
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.
It is at the top of King Street, just opposite the entrance to St Cuthbert’s Church
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.