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Newby Hall & Gardens
Newby Hall & Gardens
Newby Hall & Gardens
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NEWBY HALL & GARDENS

(5.0 Score)
Estate Office, Newby Hall, Ripon HG4 5AE, UK Directions

Since 1920

Speciality:

✓ The House ✓ The Gardens ✓ Sculpture Park ✓ Boat Trips ✓ Adventure Playground ✓ The Miniature Railway ✓ The Garden Restaurant ✓ The Shop at Newby Hall ✓ Dollshouse Exhibition ✓ The Bear House ✓ Chippendale at Newby ✓ Filming Weddings ✓ Events

“Newby Hall & Gardens is a stunning Georgian estate set on 25 acres. It features a shop, exhibits, and a seasonal adventure playground for children. Newby Hall & Gardens is a fantastic destination for the entire family, offering a blend of elegance and natural beauty. It is the perfect spot to meet friends or enjoy quality family time, allowing you to discover, relax, and smile amidst the beautiful surroundings. You can unwind and enjoy home-prepared food indoors, on the outdoor terrace, or on one spacious restaurant lawn. Newby Hall & Gardens offers a delightful ride with fantastic views of the gardens. Visitors can also explore Teddy Bear Collection in a specially designed garden space.

2025 Update: Newby Hall & Gardens, with its stunning architecture and picturesque gardens, has long been a sought-after filming location for productions of all scales.”

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Price:

SEASON TICKETS:
Adult: £55
Child: £30

Discount:

10% Off on Garden Admissions When You Pre-Book

Contact:

01423 322 583

Wed-Sun: 10:30am - 5:30pm
Mon & Tue: Closed

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Workhouse Museum & Garden
Workhouse Museum & Garden
Workhouse Museum & Garden
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WORKHOUSE MUSEUM & GARDEN

(4.9 Score)
75 Allhallowgate, Ripon HG4 1LE, UK Directions

Since 1854

Speciality:

✓ Visitor Centre ✓ Master’s Study and Dining Room ✓ The Pantry ✓ Classroom and Inmates' Dining Hall ✓ Master and Matron’s Front Garden

“Workhouse Museum & Garden is housed in a former Victorian workhouse featuring vagrant cells, dining halls, and a restored kitchen garden. The museum has been carefully maintained to give visitors an authentic sense of life in a Victorian workhouse. The museum spans two buildings, starting in the original Gatehouse, where visitors experience the process of admittance, including the Guardian's Room, the indignity of the baths and fumigation, and the cells where vagrants once slept. Workhouse Museum & Garden's authentic Victorian-era planting adds to the historical experience.

2025 Update: Admission is free for Children aged 5 and under in the Workhouse Museum & Garden. It is fully accessible for wheelchair users via a ramp.”

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Price:

Adult £19.00
Child £10.50
Concession £18.00
Family & Friends £38.00
Small Family £28.00
Single Ticket Adult (16+) £11.00
Single Ticket Concession £10.50
Single Ticket Child (6-15yrs) £7.50
Single Ticket Child (5yrs and under) FREE

Contact:

0176 569 0799

Mon-Sun: 10am - 4pm

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Prison & Police Museum
Prison & Police Museum
Prison & Police Museum
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PRISON & POLICE MUSEUM

(4.9 Score)
St. Marygate, Ripon HG4 1LX, UK Directions

Since 1984

Speciality:

✓ Exhibitions ✓ Collections ✓ Costumed Reenactments ✓ Hands-on Displays ✓ Police Memorabilia

“Prison & Police Museum is a historic 1800s prison that offers an immersive experience with costumed reenactments, hands-on displays, and police memorabilia. The museum showcases police uniforms, insignia, and transport, including the opportunity to sit on an original police motorcycle. Prison & Police Museum provides insights into the history of Yorkshire policing and the harsh realities of Victorian-era prisons. The museum features an art installation by Faye Claridge, which explores the history of female prisoners through audio, textiles, and photographs, highlighting current and historical stories of women in prison. This artwork offers a perspective on the human experience within justice processes. Prison & Police Museum provides free admission for children aged 5 and under.

2025 Update: Prison & Police Museum has an accessible restroom available for visitors' use on the ground floor. It has wheelchair accessible entrance.”

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Price:

Adult £19.00
Child £10.50
Concession £18.00
Family & Friends £38.00
Small Family £28.00
Single Ticket Adult (16+) £8.50
Single Ticket Concession £8.00
Single Ticket Child (6-15yrs) £6.00
Single Ticket Child (5yrs and under) FREE

Contact:

0176 569 0799

Mon-Sun: 10am - 4pm

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NEWBY HALL & GARDENS REVIEWS

New by Hall is always worth a visit when down in this area of Yorkshire. We’ve only ever visited the gardens, however they are well worth a visit on their own. They are beautiful places to walk with lots of interesting planting and great variety of spaces. The best time we’ve been was around late June when the mix of flowers is pretty spectacular, but even in mid July (our last visit) the planting was extremely impressive. A good cafe is present in the grounds and there is also the miniature railway, boat trips and the teddy bear exhibit too. A good idea to buy tickets in advance from the website

A most fabulous gardens & facilities to keep kids & all family entertained, especially the water play areas. Works out best to take your own picnic. Well worth a visit.

Beautiful gardens,great play area,it also has a model train to ride on,plus a boating lake. The cafe/restaurant is a lovely spot. Didn't go in the house on our visit.

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WORKHOUSE MUSEUM & GARDEN REVIEWS

I absolutely loved this museum. The staff/ volunteers are so friendly and knowledgeable. You can listen to podcasts at various points,and it really explains and shows how the Workhouses were ran. There are a few interactive activities to do, some of which you can take home. There is something for all ages. I absolutely recommend a visit, and I will definitely return.

We came across this museum by chance and so glad we checked it out! The guide was very knowledgeable and gave us a good idea of what life was like there in those days. The displays are top-notch and there's plenty to see.

Great visit to the workhouse and really good value especially if you get the ticket that lets you into the other museums. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. Really interesting history and well presented. Recommend a visit.

PRISON & POLICE MUSEUM REVIEWS

We visited here as part of the group ticket for Ripon's 3 museums. Although the museum isn't huge, if you take the time to read all the information, you could spend a good couple of hours there. We learnt a lot and it was interesting to build upon what we'd learned at the Courthouse Museum. My daughter particularly enjoyed it and spent time completing the activity sheet provided. There were quite a few tactile exhibits that allowed the kids to get hands on and experience what it would have been like there. An interesting education for all ages.

Great little museum, especially if interested in law and order. Great location with big car park and cheap car park across the road. Best value if go for an all 3 Ripon museums ticket. The gent on ticket duty was both friendly and helpful and looked the part.

Great little museum with super friendly staff. Well worth a visit, especially if you get the 3 museum entrances combined ticket. Plenty see in such a small building. Good gift selection.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

NEWBY HALL & GARDENS Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Reviews Study: 9
Acknowledgements: 10
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Website Standard: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

WORKHOUSE MUSEUM & GARDEN Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Acknowledgements: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Website Source: 10
Website Standard: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

PRISON & POLICE MUSEUM Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Acknowledgements: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Website Standard: 10
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