Gallery and Exhibition Space, Live Venue, Artists Studios and Museum. Barton upon Humber's cultural quarter of a mile!
Opening Times 10am - 5pm Tuesday to Saturday 10am - 4pm Sunday Christmas Opening Times: Closed Thursday 25, Friday 26 and Thursday 1 only.
Christmas Craft
Various artists
Christmas Craft
Sat, November 22, 2025 - Sun, January 4, 2026
Selected Artists
Christmas Box
Dec 6, 2025 - Jan 4, 2026
More Info
Studio Artists
Annual Exhibition
Dec 6, 2025 - Jan 4, 2026
More Info

ROPEWALK NEWS

Ropewalk Blog

ALL NEWS
597856533 1470255581771706 9008964861635441459 n

Christmas Opening Hours

Posted on December 19, 2025

We’re open as usual next week, but we will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, so you can pop...

Image0

Pick up your free copy of the latest Inside magazine!

Posted on December 18, 2025

The latest edition of Inside magazine has arrived - perfectly timed to start planning for early 2026...

Table setting 1926936 1280

Christmas Meals in the Coffee Shop

Posted on December 12, 2025

During every weekend in December up until Christmas, we’ll be serving Christmas meals in the Coffee ...

IMG 3440

The Annual Museum Survey 2024/25 Results

Posted on November 20, 2025

The results of the 2025 Annual Museum Survey are in! We are thrilled to share that in 2024/25, The R...

Workshops

The Ropewalk workshops are perfect to learn new skills or just to enjoy a unique and creative experience. Purchase for yourself or as a gift for a family member or friend. If you cannot decide which workshop to choose for someone why not buy a gift voucher. All of our gift vouchers are redeemable against any course. We have a rolling timetable of art and craft workshops so check back later or why not sign up to our WORKSHOP E-NEWSLETTER?

See all of our current workshops

Shop

Ceramics Mary Johnson - Bowl with bees

£56.00
More info

Craft Gallery Kate Thornton - Oystercatcher

£3.00
More info

Heritage Gifts Keith Woodcock - Barton tea towel (st peter’s church)

£7.00
More info

Heritage Gifts Keith Woodcock - Barton tea towel (the ropewalk)

£7.00
More info

Craft Gallery Kate Thornton - Sanderlings

£3.00
More info

Heritage Gifts Keith Woodcock - Barton upon humber a5 notebook

£8.00
More info

Heritage Gifts Keith Woodcock - St peter's church a4 print

£7.50
More info

Ceramics Simon Sharp - Mug

£38.00
More info

Craft Gallery Kate Thornton - Heron

£3.00
More info

Heritage Gifts Keith Woodcock - Barton upon humber notelets

£9.00
More info

With over 100 items to browse through, The Ropewalk's Craft Gallery shop presents art work and creative products from talented local artists and craft workers. Whether you are looking for yourself or a gift, we are sure you will find something great amongst the prints, ceramics, jewellery, textiles and heritage items in our shop.

Visit our shop

Visit us

Galleries

Exhibitions

The Ropewalk Museum

The Ropewalk Museum pays tribute to the history of the rope making factory, Hall’s Barton Ropery.

Coffee Shop

The Ropery Coffee Shop is the perfect place to enjoy freshly cooked food in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Our Reviews

As well as five exhibition spaces, sculpture garden, live arts / music / theatre / comedy and cinema venue, The Ropewalk also houses 15 artist studios, museum, a Craft Gallery, Ropery Coffee Shop, meeting rooms available to hire and coffee shop. Rated Travelers’ Choice 2020 by Trip Advisor, The Ropewalk has something for everyone.

See our reviews on Trip Advisor

Artists Studios

The Ropewalk currently has 15 resident artists who present a variety of work and practices.

Become a Friend or Patron

Become a friend of The Ropewalk and enjoy additional advantages that only membership offers.

Room Hire

The Ropewalk has meeting rooms to suit all requirements which are available to hire by the hour, session or day.