The Museum of North Craven Life is temporarily closed for renovation until 2027.
The Folly Coffee House is open Monday to Saturday, 10am – 4pm.
The Folly is a unique Grade I listed gentry house. Built in 1679 as a gentleman’s residence and lawyer’s office, it has also been a farm, a lodging house, a furniture warehouse, doctor’s surgery, holiday let and even a fish and chip shop.
Visit us when we reopen to discover the stories of Settle and its surroundings and check out our changing exhibitions featuring art, history and everything in between!
We look forward to welcoming you when the repairs to the building are completed. In the meantime, look out for temporary exhibitions and events that we are running elsewhere in North Craven or explore our virtual museum via Bloomberg Connects.
The Museum was created by the people of North Craven to reflect life in this area of the Yorkshire Dales. We are museum run by the community for the community, and for our visitors from around the world. To ensure we are here for you and future generations, find out how you can support us.
Fri, 18 September 2026 - Sat, 19 September 2026
Join us for an exhibition of work for at the Zion Congregational Chapel in Settle. Artists have been invited to...
Sun, 20 September 2026
The Museum is coming to Ingleton! While the Museum of North Craven Life is closed for restoration, we’re taking a...
Fri, 27 November 2026
Get into the festive spirit with our wreath making workshop. Enjoy an afternoon of Christmas crafting with The Folly, hosted...
Victoria Street, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9EY
The Museum is fully closed for renovation until 2027.
The Museum is normally open:
Tuesday – Saturday and bank holiday Mondays, 11:00am to 4:00pm (last admission 3:30pm)
We close for around 6 weeks in January and February each year
The Folly Coffee House is open:
Monday-Saturday 10:00am to 4:00pm
THE FOLLY Victoria Street Settle North Yorkshire BD24 9EY