The Museum of North Craven Life — Attraction in Settle

I recently visited the North Craven Life Museum, and it was a fascinating experience! This hidden gem in Settle offers a wonderful insight into the rich history and heritage of the North Craven area. The exhibits are well-curated, covering everything from local industry and agriculture to the everyday lives of people who shaped the region.

The museum is packed with interesting artifacts, historical photographs, and engaging displays that bring the past to life. It’s clear that a lot of care has gone into preserving and sharing these stories. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable, adding to the experience with their passion for local history.

Whether you’re a history enthusiast or just looking for something unique to explore in Settle, North Craven Life Museum is well worth a visit. It’s a small but incredibly informative museum that truly showcases the heart and history...

Beautiful building housing the free museum and adjoining café. Museum and gallery is upstairs with the shop downstairs. Plenty of information boards about local life and when I visited there was a thought provoking exhibition about the plight of the endangered curlew. The RSPB logo is the curlew. And who knew, but in order to survive, only one curlew chick needs to survive every two years - this is not happening. Mousie Thompson furniture about, so keep an eye open for his meeces. Worth a visit, as is the...

A very prestigious building, in the centre of Settle. A great cafe forms part of the museum - with a small garden at the back, which is nice, too.

The staircase leading from the ground floor to the first is very imposing - easy to imagine the effect it would have had on people in years gone past.

We did not actually manage to get into the museum itself. We only had a few minutes to spare, and did not want to pay £ 4 for each adult to spend just a couple of...