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Workhouse Museum

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Workhouse Museum

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Three Museums, one great day out!
Prison & Police Museum
Courthouse Museum
Workhouse Museum & Garden

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Please Note: from the 2nd September 2017, the museums have now reverted to term time opening hours, Workhouse Museum 11am - 4pm and Courthouse and Prison and Police Museums 1pm - 4pm.

We are always open for pre-booked groups and schools - Please give our Learning team a call on 01765 690799 for more information. about booking a group visit (minimum 10 people).

Address: Allhallowgate, Ripon HG4 1LE, UK
Phone: 01765 690799
ku.oc.smuesumnopir@ofni
State: North Yorkshire
City: Ripon
Zip Code: HG4 1LE

opening times

Monday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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Reviews
A really wonderful visit to find out more about what must've been a pretty grim time to be alive for a large portion of the population. All the staff we encountered were absolutely lovely, insightful and welcoming, as they greeted us, introduced us to the history of the workhouse and as we stayed so long! politely and patiently escorted us out at closing time.nIt was fascinating to see how many of the original features were still in place, which really brought to life how things must've been for the people who resorted to coming there to seek lodgings, food and work all those years ago. Information boards on the way round are informative and give just enough detail to tell you what you need without having to stand around for ages.nAlthough simple, there was a really engaging kids activity booklet, which got them to physically do something in each room e.g. assess someone for worthiness for entry to the workhouse, dress up, play the piano, search for the rats, weigh out ingredients for dinner, sweep up the yard etc.. Our party aged 4 - 70-odd were all kept thoroughly engaged and occupied for the whole visit. We arrived after 2.30pm which was a shame as there had also been some baking activities for kids which had just finished. In the summer holidays at least, it seems there are some kind of activities going on each day.nThe family & friends ticket £38 for 2 adults + up to three children represents very good value for money when compared to single adult entry, especially as it includes entry to the other 2 parts of the museum, which we now plan to visit tomorrow, as the tickets are valid for a full calendar year from the date when you buy them, for as many entries as you want. American Express cards accepted at the till.nTotally recommended for anyone with an interest in British history, humanity or a modicum of compassion. It really made the kids and adults in our party think.
Great day out. There are 3 musuems to see. Started with the police station and prison, then the workhouse, and then the courthouse. They are all within walking distance from Marygate car park. The workhouse is the largest to walk around but is disabled friendly. They provide wheel chairs and there is a lift here and the prison. The courthouse has 3 small steps and is only small. We really enjoyed the workhouse and it is interactive and you can sit and touch items and reqlly immerse yourself in the history. Ripon town is so beautiful with plenty of places to eat and drink, a canal to walk by and a stunning Cathedral which is free to enter and is just beautiful. We went on a Wednesday and the bells of the cathedral were ringing as this is practice day and just made it more special. The sun was shining and the people are so helpful and friendly and we will be returning.
Interesting & atmospheric old workhouse building. Good signage and helpful, friendly staff. Upstairs not open, so dormitories not available but lots of other rooms to explore.
We'd bought the full access entrance tickets as we were attending all three museums courthouse, workhouse and policeand found it quite reasonable. There was plenty to see,and it was a pleasant way to spend a few hours in Ripon. It was interesting to see just how people were treated and the disparity between rich and poor. The volunteers were very friendly, and I had a lovely encounter with Tom and Jerry.
A nice little museum explaining and letting you walk around the actual building where people came for help/work along with a garden with picnic tables and a veg garden to wonder around.nStaff Very friendly and helpfulnMostly on one level but there is a lift for wheelchair/pram user's to see a couple of rooms upstairs.nToilet and baby changing available also.nYou can purchase a single ticket or a combined ticket which allows entry to 2 other museums 0.2 miles away.
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