Things to Do · Museum
Old Working Smithy and Museum
Reeth Swaledale
A working smithy with a small museum documenting Dales life in Gunnerside.
Why go?
It adds a living-craft layer to the village’s mining and farming history and works well alongside a Gunnerside Gill walk.
Good to know
- Opening times and prices change — check the venue's own website before travelling.
Nearby
Shop · Reeth Swaledale
Dales Bike Centre
A cycling hub at Fremington with bike and e-bike hire, shop and workshop, route knowledge, accommodation and the Cakery Café.
Cafe · Reeth Swaledale
Ghyllfoot Tearoom
A tearoom and licensed restaurant in the centre of Gunnerside with indoor seating and an outside terrace.
Village · Reeth Swaledale
Grinton
A small Swaledale village around the river crossing and St Andrew’s Church, historically the burial church for communities farther up the dale.
Village · Reeth Swaledale
Gunnerside
A stone village beside Gunnerside Beck with strong links to Swaledale’s lead-mining past and footpaths climbing directly into Gunnerside Gill.
Source: Folkshire content engine · last checked 2026-09-27. Opening times and prices change — confirm with the venue before travelling.