Our Projects

Take a look at some of the great work the Friends of Killhope do to restore, maintain and bring to life the history and heritage of the mining and industrial landscape of Weardale.

Christmas 2025

Party for Christmas 2025

Weardale Churchyard Project

Recording the memorial inscriptions of Weardale

Allenheads Horse Track

Clearing and repairing the entrance for horses into Allenheads Mine

The Brunton Buddles and Wheel

Rebuilding the Brunton Buddles at Killhope

Quoits Competitions

Playing the traditional game of quoits and having fun

Eric’s Wheel

Restoring the small wheel which powered the buddle house

Mineral Exhibitions

Hosting exhibitions for some of the region’s finest mineral specimens.

Underground Waterwheel

Constructing the water wheel for Park Level Mine at Killhope
Park Level Mine

Park Level Mine

Clearing the mine to explore the possibility of re-opening it