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About the Museum
Hard times, vagrants and the poor law unions
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Maps, directions and opening times, plus other things to do in Ripon
From our blog:
Garden Blog February 2013
07 February 2013
It is not unsurprising that during the dark days of winter very little has happened in the garden, however things are already stirring.
In January we were very pleased to acquire about a...
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
The three museums are open everyday
Workhouse Museum 10-4pm, Prison & Police Museum 10-4pm, Courthouse Museum 10-4pm,
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Did you know?
We grow vegetables and fruit varieties which could have been found here in 1890.
"Ethan BurtonI really liked that everyone was very nice and friendly and let you join in. It was all very interesting and I would love to come again.
Access
The Workhouse Garden is fully accessible for wheelchair users