Abbey House Museum 2026
Yorkshire
Museum of North Craven Life 2026
The museum tells the story of North Craven. Detailed models of transport by pack-horse and an example of a temporary cabin as used by the navvies on the Settle-Carlisle railway. Learn about the wide range of local occupations, building styles and traditional ways of life in the western Dales. Closed until the summer for renovation.
Contacts
Operator: North Craven Building Preservation Trust
Address: The Folly Victoria Street Settle Yorkshire BD24 9EY
- Telephone: 01729 825 185
- Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
- Website: View website
Open Days & Times
Summer-Dec. Tue-Sat & BHol Mon 1100-1600. Visit website or facebook for more details.
Travel
- By Rail: Settle / 400 yards
Facilities
- Refreshments
- Souvenir Shop
- Part disabled access
Built in 1679, The Folly is one of the Yorkshire Dales’ only Grade One Listed buildings. It started life as a gentleman’s residence, but it has also been a farm, a lodging house, a holiday let and even a fish & chip shop.
