An extraordinary historic house and museum in Settle, nestled in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales

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.

 

More about the building

The Folly is home to the Museum of North Craven Life

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.

More about the museum

What’s on

All what's on

  • Photo of a crowd of people at a Folly event

    Friends of The Folly Launch

    Tue, 19 March 2024

    Come join us at RIND for an evening cheese of tasting and celebrate the launch of Friends of The Folly...

  • What’s New at the Museum?

    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...

  • An up close photo of two men engaged in negotiation. The horse they are negotiating over can be seen in the background

    On The Road

    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...

Visit us in Settle

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

Plan your visit

THE FOLLY Victoria Street Settle North Yorkshire BD24 9EY