The Folly, built in 1679, is the Yorkshire Dales' only Grade I listed historic house regularly open to the public. It is home to the Museum of North Craven Life, which tells fascinating tales of the people and landscape of the local area. We have lots of fun activities to keep kids of all ages entertained, including dressing up, objects to handle and a free-to-borrow Explorer Pack to get kids excited about museums. We run dedicated family friendly activities throughout school holidays. Visit The Folly today and discover our fascinating museum,enjoy a delicious drink, home baked cake or afternoon tea in our Coffee House and buy hand-picked work by Yorkshire makers in our Artisans' Gallery shop.
Beautiful Grade 1 Listed building lovingly restored. Museum and displays within informative but I think could be usefully expanded with more information about the building and activities of the Society. Didn't try the cafe but i believe it has won awards so will trying next time!
The Folly is a delight, inside and out. It's the prettiest building in Settle, reminding me of Paycocke's House in Coggleshall. Sadly the museum wasn't open for us so we extended our stay in the Cafe instead. The staff bustled noisily about, aware that they're an essential component of the atmosphere, and the vaunted scallywags were delicious. Best cup of coffee I had on the trip, too.
Superb museum which is well laid out and very much better curated than the usual, small town museum. Highlights for me were the sections of the displays dealing with (1) the extraordinary lives of some local women and (2) the building of the Settle to Carlisle railway line. The interactive computer programme on the latter was especially interesting.
A lovely little museum. Well worth a visit. Staff were friendly and helpful. Enjoyed the exhibits. There was wheelchair access which enabled the whole extended family to enjoy the facilities. Free entry.
Lovely little museum! definitely worth a visit - enjoyed the current exhibition about maps, and the local history.
Fascinating exhibitions in an incredible building with a great cafe
On-site services
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Restaurant
Toilets
Good for kids
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Beautiful Grade 1 Listed building lovingly restored. Museum and displays within informative but I think could be usefully expanded with more information about the building and activities of the Society. Didn't try the cafe but i believe it has won awards so will trying next time!
The Folly is a delight, inside and out. It's the prettiest building in Settle, reminding me of Paycocke's House in Coggleshall. Sadly the museum wasn't open for us so we extended our stay in the Cafe instead. The staff bustled noisily about, aware that they're an essential component of the atmosphere, and the vaunted scallywags were delicious. Best cup of coffee I had on the trip, too.
Superb museum which is well laid out and very much better curated than the usual, small town museum. Highlights for me were the sections of the displays dealing with (1) the extraordinary lives of some local women and (2) the building of the Settle to Carlisle railway line. The interactive computer programme on the latter was especially interesting.
A lovely little museum. Well worth a visit. Staff were friendly and helpful. Enjoyed the exhibits. There was wheelchair access which enabled the whole extended family to enjoy the facilities. Free entry.
Lovely little museum! definitely worth a visit - enjoyed the current exhibition about maps, and the local history.
Fascinating exhibitions in an incredible building with a great cafe
