‘Capricious & Wilful’
Nikolaus Pevsner, The Buildings of England
Link to: Coffee House
THE COFFEE HOUSE
– AT THE FOLLY –
The Coffee House and licensed cafe serves delicious breakfasts, light lunches, afternoon teas, coffee and cakes in the wonderful setting of our 17th Century Grade I Listed Building
Link to: The Museum
MUSEUM & EXHIBITIONS
– AT THE FOLLY –
Open every day
15 February to 22 December
11:00am to 4:00pm
Changing exhibitions throughout the year.
Link to: Artisans Gallery
THE ARTISANS GALLERY
– AT THE FOLLY –
Beautiful crafts by Yorkshire’s finest makers including ceramics, jewellery, glass and textiles. Gifts inspired by this spectacular building and our year-round exhibitions.
Advanced notice: The Railway Room will be closed to visitors on 29 November
Our Settle-Carlisle Railway displays will open as normal from Saturday 30 November
Welcome to The Folly
Settle’s House of Mystery
Built in the late 17th century, The Folly is Settle’s only Grade I listed historic house and the town’s finest and most significant building.
Once the home of Richard Preston, a wealthy lawyer, and standing on what was previously the main road into the town, The Folly was a symbol of wealth and power. Throughout its life The Folly has had a range of different uses, from a family home, farmhouse, bakery, warehouse, furniture shop, refreshment rooms, fish & chip shop, bank, salvage business and recently a holiday let.
Yet some of its history still remains a mystery
Today, you can visit The Folly and discover our fascinating museum, with its packed programme of exhibitions and events, enjoy a delicious drink, home baked cake or lunch in our Coffee House and buy work by Yorkshire makers in our Artisans’ Gallery shop.
Victoria Street, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9EY
To find us follow the fingerpost signage. We are near the Talbot Arms in Upper (old) Settle.
Nearest Pay and Display Car Parking is the Greenfoot Car Park
