Free Entry
Helmsley Archaeology Store holds the extensive archaeological collections and paper based archives from English Heritage guardianship sites from the North of England including the counties of Northumberland, County Durham, Cumbria, Lancashire, Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire, Cheshire. The range of collections spans English history from Prehistory to the modern day, from flint, architectural stonework to ceramics and small artefacts.
The collections can be accessed by researchers by appointment, please email David Hanks, the collection manager, on Helmsley.Stores@english-heritage.org.uk.
We also have tours throughout the year, click below to see dates and to book.
Before You Go
Tours of the store are also being held from April 2025. Click here to find out more and to book (tours are £5 for non-members, free for members).