Ruddington Framework Knitters Museum Ltd

Chapel Street
Ruddington
Nottinghamshire
NG11 6HE
England

Website

Brochure Site

rfkm.org

E-mail

Manager's Desk.

kassimi@madasafish.com

Telephone

0115 9846914

Fax

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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A working Museum presenting all aspects of the lives of a Victorian Knitting Community. Comprises authentic cottage living accomodation and workshops set around a garden courtyard. Demonstrations of framework knitting and circular knitting.

Cafeteria - tea/coffee and biscuits on request. Group catering by appointment.

Venue type

Museum

Opening hours

Easter to December -
Wednesday - Saturday and Bank Holiday Mondays
11:00 am. to 4.30 pm. Last ticket sale 4:00 pm.
Sundays, Easter to September only 1:30 to 4:30 pm.

Closed: Christmas to Easter except for groups by appointment only.

Admission charges

A small charge is payable, with concessions for family groups, children and senior citizens.

General services and facilities
  • Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
  • General audio-guide available
  • Guided tours
  • Pre-booking service for groups
  • Cafeteria
  • Gardens open to public
  • Parking for coaches
  • Refreshments
  • Shop
Children and families
  • Events and resources for children and families
Disability access
  • Braille information and/or interpretation
  • Large print information and/or interpretation
  • Touch exhibits
  • Wheelchair access to some public areas
Schools services and facilities
  • Primary school education service available
  • Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
  • Secondary school education service available
  • Education facilities available
  • Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Research and adult learning
  • Academic publications and resources available
  • Adult lectures and courses held
  • Loan service
  • Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
  • Library
  • Mail order service available
  • Research facilities for academics
  • Study facilities

Chapel Street
Ruddington
Nottinghamshire
NG11 6HE
England

Website

Brochure Site

rfkm.org

E-mail

Manager's Desk.

kassimi@madasafish.com

Telephone

0115 9846914

Fax

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

Handling collections may require prior arrangement.

Collection details

Archives, Costume and Textiles, Industry, Science and Technology, Social History

Key artists and exhibits

  • Framework knitting
  • Hosiery manufacture

Collections services

  • Object identification and/or written enquiry service
  • Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)

Chapel Street
Ruddington
Nottinghamshire
NG11 6HE
England

Website

Brochure Site

rfkm.org

E-mail

Manager's Desk.

kassimi@madasafish.com

Telephone

0115 9846914

Fax

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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