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About the Museum
Hard times, vagrants and the poor law unions
Visit
Maps, directions and opening times, plus other things to do in Ripon
From our blog:
Seed Sowing and Planting 2011/12
27 April 2012
The sowing and planting this year has gone well so far.
The Broad beans planted last Autumn are looking very healthy and are now in flower.
Now that the soil temperature has reached...
Workhouse gardens are rare survivals. The Ripon Workhouse kitchen garden has been carefully restored, and is maintained by the Trust, in order to bring it back into use.
The garden is maintained by a team of volunteers who use Victorian horticultural practices but with a 21st Century attitude towards the environment and a sustainable future.
About an acre in size, it lies on a slope behind the Workhouse site, with both original and access paths for all visitors to be able to enjoy the variety of vegetables, fruit and herbs that are all sourced from Victorian or older varieties including ‘Fellside Hero’ potatoes and ‘Dog’s Snout’ apples!
Opening Times
All three museums are open every day from 1pm - 4pm - Bank Holiday Monday May 7 open 10am - 4pm
Did you know?
We grow vegetables and fruit varieties which could have been found here in 1890.
"Carol-ann HoweWe’ve had a brilliant day! Five hours of fun & learning for £8! Huge thanks to all the patient demonstrators.
Access
The Workhouse Garden is fully accessible for wheelchair users