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Workhouse Kitchen Garden

The Workhouse Kitchen Garden, located to the back of the original Workhouse site, is set in the 1890s and we grow the varieties of fruit and vegetables that were available at the time.

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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!

Did you know?

We have unearthed fascinating items whilst renovating the garden, which were discarded or lost centuries ago.

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I thought it was interesting and fun. I read a book about a workhouse so I got to find out more, Hattie age 9