Built in 1679, The Folly is one of the Yorkshire Dales’ only Grade I listed buildings. It started life as a gentleman’s residence, but The Folly has also been a farm, a lodging house, a holiday let and even a fish and chip shop.
Discover the stories of Settle and its surroundings and check out our changing exhibitions featuring art, history and everything in between!
Bringing children? Explore the museum together with our Fun at the Folly family trail.
Tue, 9 April 2024 - Sat, 29 June 2024
Contemporary photography of the Gipsy, Roma and Travelling Communities at Appleby Horse Fair and across the British Isles. David Wright’s...
Tue, 9 April 2024 - Sat, 27 April 2024
The Museum acquires many new items every year, each with its own story to tell … Meet some of our...
Tue, 9 April 2024 - Tue, 3 December 2024
The spectacular landscape of the Yorkshire Dales is witness to over 400 million years of dramatic geological history, shaped by...
Victoria Street, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9EY
Please note that the Museum is closed until Easter 2024 for renovation work
The Museum is normally open:
Tuesday – Saturday every week and bank holiday Mondays, 11:00am to 4:00pm
The Folly Coffee House is open:
Monday-Saturday 10:00am to 4:00pm
THE FOLLY Victoria Street Settle North Yorkshire BD24 9EY