Man eating rhubarb leaf whilst enjoying a tour of the Ripon Workhouse Museum. A costumed tour leader is kneeling down showing him heritage vegetables from the garden

Join the weekly herb garden walkabouts

16th Jul 2024

Join the Workhouse garden walkabouts every week from now until September.

They are FREE with your museum ticket and promise to be an enjoyable morning of activity.

The walkabouts meet at 11am on Tuesday or Friday mornings (check below) and you will meander around the lovingly restored Victorian kitchen garden by one of our garden volunteers.

Walkabout dates

  • Tues 16th,
  • Tues 23rd July
  • Tues 30th July
  • Tues 6th August
  • Friday 16th August
  • Friday 23rd August
  • Friday 30th August
  • Friday 6th September

Walkabout information

Find out how common garden herbs, like rosemary, sage and thyme can be used to treat everyday ailments.

You can enjoy demonstrations of how to make your own herbal infusions and balm whilst having the opportunity to blend your own take away relaxation tea.

Learn more about medicinal herbs commonly used by Victorian apothecaries and the wider heritage varieties the workhouse garden boasts.  There is both relaxation and learning on this tour and it’s absolutely FREE with your museum pass.

Details

Location: Workhouse Museum & Garden

Time: 11am every Tuesday or Friday

Cost : Free with admission – no need to book, just come along!

Please bring your own lunch to enjoy on the picnic tables and benches.

 

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