Available Facilities
cafe and Shop selling souvenirs and provisions
Picnic Area
Self guided trails
FREE Car and Coach Parking
Bunkhouse Accomodation
The bunkhouses are situated within the Nenthead Mines Heritage Centre, a Scheduled Ancient Monument. In the 19th century it was one of the largest lead and silver mining and processing areas in the country. This is an ideal location to explore the dramatic North Pennine area, with walks and the C2C cycle route passing the door, as well as the opportunity to visit the Heritage Centre (Open April to October).
Assay House Bunkhouse
The assay house was the laboratory of the Assay Master, whose job was to analyse ore samples to determine their lead and silver content, and thus set the prices paid to the miners. For 2007 it has been converted into a bunkhouse, sleeping up to 12 people in double bunks, in two upstairs bedrooms. There is a kitchen / dining room downstairs. The bunkhouse is fully heated, has hot water and showers, and a small kitchen / dining room on the ground floor
Mill Cottage Bunkhouse
In the 18th century it was part of the home of the smelt mill manager. For the 2007 season, the bunkhouse will sleep six in the upstairs bunkroom. Each bed is styled like a ship's cabin bunk with curtains across for privacy and a small internal light and shelf. The former downstairs bunkroom has been converted into a sitting room / dining room.
The bunkhouse is fully heated, has hot water and showers. There's a small kitchen, with a washing machine and tumble dryer
Booking Information
The rates are £12 per person per night and the bunkhouses are open all year. Bedding is provided (duvet, pillow and sheets). Please note that we can?t guarantee sole use of the bunkhouse for your group unless you arrange this with us in advance. The bunkhouses are open all year.
Bookings can be made through the Heritage Centre:
E-mail:bunkhouse@npht.com
Telephone: 01434 382726 or 01434 382294
A deposit of 50% is required to confirm a booking.
Please make cheques payable to: North Pennines Heritage Trust.
Meals, including breakfasts, are available from the local pub, the Miners Arms, telephone 01434 381427. Please note that breakfast must be booked in advance, and the pub would appreciate advance bookings for evening meals, especially for groups.
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North Pennines Heritage Trust, Nenthead, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3PD
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