Ruddington Framework Knitters Museum Ltd

Chapel Street
Ruddington
Nottinghamshire
NG11 6HE
England

Website

Our website

www.rfkm.org

E-mail

Administrator

rfwk-mus@btconnect.com

Telephone

0115 9846914

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.
The interior of the Griswold Room showing the circular knitting machines
Food icon Guided tours icon Shop icon Library icon Study area icon Visual disability facilities icon Wheelchair access icon

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 on Griswold machines.

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

Venue Type:

Museum, Library, Industrial heritage site

 Opening hours

Easter to December -
Wed - Sat and Bank Holiday Mon
11:00 am. to 16.30 pm. Last ticket sale 16:00 pm.
Sun, Easter to September only 13:30 to 16:30 pm.

Closed: Mon and Tues and from Christmas to Easter except for groups by appointment only.

 Admission charges

Adults: £3.00
Children,students and OAPs: £2.00
Family (2 adults and up to 3 children) £6.00
Friends: Free

 General services and facilities
  • Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
  • Guided tours
  • Pre-booking service for groups
  • Cafeteria
  • Refreshments
  • Shop
 Children and families
  • Events and resources for children and families
 Disability access
  • Large print information and/or interpretation
  • Wheelchair access to some public areas
 Schools services and facilities
  • Primary school education service available
  • 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
  • Library
  • Research facilities for academics
 Commercial and hire services
  • Facilities for private functions and events
  • Meeting room available

Chapel Street
Ruddington
Nottinghamshire
NG11 6HE
England

Website

Our website

www.rfkm.org

E-mail

Administrator

rfwk-mus@btconnect.com

Telephone

0115 9846914

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

Chapel Street
Ruddington
Nottinghamshire
NG11 6HE
England

Website

Our website

www.rfkm.org

E-mail

Administrator

rfwk-mus@btconnect.com

Telephone

0115 9846914

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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