Corona Virus 19 – Museum Closure
Due to the impact of the Corona Virus 19 and following official guidance the Museum of Lead Mining will remain closed for the foreseeable future. This site will be updated as the situation...
5 Hour Gold Panning Course/Gold Panning Championships
We have taken the decision to postpone the 5 Hour Gold Panning Course on the 11th April 2020. The next course is due to run in June but we will update the website...
5 Hour Gold Panning Courses 2020
The 2020 dates for our 5 hour gold panning courses are: 11th April, no course in May, 20th June, 18th July, 15th August 2020 The Gold Panning Championships are to be held in...
Gold Panning Licence Costs
From the beginning of 2020 the rate for annual licences is to be increased. The price for day (individual = £5, family = £10) and week licence (individual = £15, family £30) will...
Happy New Year
A very Happy New Year to all. We are looking forward to the 2020 Season and opening dates will be published shortly.
Underground mine tour restrictions
Under 5 year olds are free to visit the museum but we regret, for health and safety reasons, it is not possible for them to take part in the underground mine tour. All...
Gold Panning Championships 25/26 May 2019
SCOTTISH AND BRITISH GOLD PANNING CHAMPIONSHIPS www.britishgoldpanningassociation.co.uk The Scottish and British Gold Panning Championships will be held at Wanlockhead Museum on Saturday and Sunday May 25th & 26th 2019. 10am – 5pm Saturday...
2019 Season Open
Saturday 30th March 2019 sees the opening of our season and we will be open 7 days a week from 1100hrs to 1630hrs. Our last full tour of the day is at 1455hrs...
Employment Opportunity – Tea Room
We are currently looking for a catering assistant to lead a friendly efficient and busy team in our Tearoom. QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED Level 2 in Food Safety and Hygiene, with a previous experience in...
Tea Room Closed Saturday 27 Oct 2018
Our tea room will be closed on Saturday 27th October 2018 for a private function. We are sorry for any inconvenience this might cause. The shop and museum will be open from 1100hrs...