About Heptonstall Museum
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The atmospheric and authentic Grade II-listed building dates back to 1600. Built as a warehouse, it was converted to a grammar school in 1771 and closed in 1889. The Yorkshire Penny Bank occupied it 1898 until 1954. It became a museum in August 1972.
Following reopening in May 2023, we’ve welcomed over 4000 visitors to our exhibition ‘Criminal Coiners: Life and Death in Wild West Yorkshire‘, which tells the story of the notorious Cragg Vale Coiners.
King” David Hartley’s grave lies in spitting distance from the Museum’s doors, amidst the atmospheric graveyard of St Thomas The Apostle.
Welcoming the community
Regular special events are held relating to its wide-ranging local history, including regular poetry events. See our Events page for what’s coming up.
With thanks to Hebden Bridge Rotary Club for funding to create film aimed specifically at school children studying the Cragg Vale Coiners within their curriculum – we have now launched our Schools Offering with self-guided tours and workshops.
Contact us for more information or to arrange a visit
If you are looking to hire an event space, we are now taking bookings for The Old School Room and/or The Undercroft.
We welcome support via donations/membership and any time you may have to offer as a volunteer with regular weekend shifts on our reception or as a Trustee, if you have skills to share.
If you would like to get in touch, please email info@heptonstallmuseumfriends.org.uk
