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

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.

 

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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.

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What’s on

All what's on

  • Photo of limestone pavement at Malham Cove

    Finding Fault

    Tue, 9 April 2024 - Tue, 3 December 2024

    The spectacular landscape of the Yorkshire Dales is witness to over 400 million years of dramatic geological history, shaped by...

  • Land : Light

    Sat, 5 October 2024 - Sat, 4 January 2025

    Elizabeth Smith’s powerful monochrome landscapes capture the distilled-down essence of Yorkshire’s hill country. Having spent a lifetime walking in the...

  • Translating the Body

    Translating the Body

    Sat, 5 October 2024 - Sat, 4 January 2025

    Translating the Body raises questions about ‘art photography’ and the female body, and the power dynamic between art photographer and...

Visit us in Settle

Victoria Street, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9EY

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

Plan your visit

THE FOLLY Victoria Street Settle North Yorkshire BD24 9EY