Upcoming Events

Vagrants, tramps, rogues and vagabonds, beggars: the 'houseless poor' have regularly been the target of government legislation and police attention.  Ripon Museum's current exhibition explores vagrancy during the Victorian period within the workhouse, prison and court systems, and examines the realities of homelessness today. Visit all three museums and look out for the logo to trace the…

Join us for some hands-on family activities during All Hallow's Eve week at Ripon Workhouse Museum. Daily activities run from Monday 28th October - Friday 1st November from 12 noon to 3pm. Baking Soul Cakes (last bake 2.30pm) Ripon Witch Trail Creepy Crafts Monster Ball Party (click for details) Halloween Ghost Walk (click for details) Family activities are included in…

Monster Ball Party 5.30pm-6.30pm  Thursday 31st October Bring your little monsters to the Workhouse on All Hallow's Eve for some spooky fun.   All witches, ghost, vampires and monsters welcome. Tickets £2 per person.  Children must be accompanied by an adult. Book Now

Explore the darker side of the historic city of Ripon on this ghost walk, hearing tales of ghouls and ghostly goings on around every corner! Meet by the 4 phone boxes on Ripon Market Square, Ripon. 7.15pm £3 adults £1 under 16s. Ripon Ghost Walks run throughout the year.

JOHN KIRKPATRICK The Solo Christmas Show “CAROLLING & CRUMPETS” Come along to the hugely popular John Kirkpatrick's concert which presents a revised programme of songs and tunes that reflects his new CD release of seasonal material, Carolling & Crumpets. Magical songs of wassailing, wren-hunting, stirring the fire, and incessant feasting, all come dressed up in a glittering…