Welcome to The Folly
An extraordinary historic house in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales
We Saved the Horner Collection!
We did it! As of the end of March 2021, we are the proud owners of the Horner Collection, a magnificent group of over 1000 photographs taken by the Horner family. These photos document the changing faces and places of Settle over 100 years.
Thank you so much to everyone who donated, shared, or told their friends and neighbours about the fundraising campaign. We couldn’t have done it without all of you!
The Folly: Museum & Coffee House is closed for repairs
We look forward to welcoming you back in Spring 2021
Link to: Coffee House
THE COFFEE HOUSE
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The Coffee House licensed café is open from 10:00-4:00 daily (10:30-3:30 on Sundays), serving 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
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The Museum of North Craven Life is open from Tuesday to Saturday 11:00-4:00 and Sunday 11:00-3:30.
Come and explore Settle’s House of Mystery, a grand townhouse built in 1679 for local lawyer Richard Preston and his family. Visit us to discover the fascinating tales of this very special corner of the Yorkshire Dales.
Some of our favourite exhibitions are also available online.
Link to: Artisans Gallery
THE ARTISANS GALLERY
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Beautiful crafts by Yorkshire’s finest makers including ceramics, jewellery, glass and textiles. Gifts inspired by this spectacular building and our year-round exhibitions.
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, more 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.
