Nidderdale Museum

The Nidderdale Museum is housed in a former workhouse in the market town of Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire, England.[2] Set up in 1975,[3] the exhibits focus on rural life and include such period room and business displays as a cobbler's workshop, schoolroom, Victorian parlour,[1] general store, 1930s hairdresser's shop and a kitchen. Other displays include historic costumes, agriculture tools and equipment, local industries and transport vehicles.[4] The Museum is run by volunteers and is open every day from 1.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. from 1 April to 31 October, and Saturdays and Sundays 1.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. over the winter. Small entry charge for adults. Accompanied children are free.

Nidderdale Museum
Outside view
Location within North Yorkshire
Established1975 (1975)[1]
LocationPateley Bridge, North Yorkshire, England
Coordinates54.08787°N 1.75930°W / 54.08787; -1.75930
TypeLocal history museum
Visitors7,000[1]
WebsiteOfficial website

In 2017 the volunteers at Nidderdale Museum were honoured with the Queen's Award.[1][5]

References
  1. "Queen's Award success for North Yorkshire's secret gem". Harrogate Advertiser. 6 June 2017. Retrieved 8 June 2019.
  2. Long, Peter (2004). The hidden places of England (4 ed.). Aldermaston: Travel. p. 618. ISBN 1904434126.
  3. "Pateley Bridge - the village with winning ways". yorkshirelife.co.uk. 7 August 2017. Retrieved 10 June 2019.
  4. "The woman of Nidderdale who left a lasting legacy of wisdom and warmth". The Yorkshire Post. 13 July 2010. Retrieved 10 June 2019.
  5. "No. 61945". The London Gazette (Supplement). 2 June 2017. p. J11.
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