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.
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.
Sat, 8 July 2023 - Sun, 17 December 2023
Our summer exhibition showcases ten new artworks inspired by the writing of Settle poet and novelist, Jean Harrison. The works...
Sat, 7 October 2023 - Sun, 17 December 2023
An exhibition which invites you to look closer… Ernst Haeckel observed nature in great detail, often under a microscope and...
Sat, 7 October 2023 - Sun, 17 December 2023
Focus on North Craven features 40 photographs taken by members of Settle Photographic Group during the past few years, including...
Victoria Street, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9EY
The Museum is 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
THE FOLLY Victoria Street Settle North Yorkshire BD24 9EY