‘Capricious & Wilful’
Nikolaus Pevsner, The Buildings of England
We regret that the Museum of North Craven Life and the Folly Coffee House are closed until further notice, following Government advice relating to Covid-19 (Coronavirus). We are sorry to close our doors but look forward to seeing visitors again soon. In the meantime, please stay safe.
We continue to need your support while we are closed and we hope you will stay in touch via social media. Please help us if you can, either by becoming a Supporter, making a small regular donation or buying a Coffee House voucher to be redeemed once we reopen. We will also be looking for new volunteers to help us get ready for a relaunch as soon as we are allowed to welcome visitors again. Any help you can offer is greatly appreciated.
Link to: Coffee House
THE COFFEE HOUSE
– AT THE FOLLY –
The Coffee House licensed café is currently closed. Normal opening is from 9:30-4:30 daily (10:30 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
– AT THE FOLLY –
Although the Museum is closed until further notice, we are currently putting some of our exhibitions online.
Link to: Artisans Gallery
THE ARTISANS GALLERY
– AT THE FOLLY –
Currently closed. 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.
