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The Ropewalk

A quarter-mile arts centre in Barton upon Humber featuring galleries, studios, live events, and a sculpture garden in a historic ropery.

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About The Ropewalk

The Ropewalk is a regionally acclaimed arts centre housed in a Grade II-listed former ropery. It offers four gallery spaces, a sculpture garden, artist studios, and the Ropewalk Museum, which explores the site’s industrial heritage.

Visitors can enjoy exhibitions, workshops, and live performances at Ropery Hall — a venue for music, theatre, comedy, and film. The Ropery Coffee Shop serves freshly prepared meals and drinks in a relaxed setting.

Facilities include accessible toilets, baby change, meeting rooms, and a craft gallery shop featuring ceramics, prints, and heritage gifts from local makers.

Admission is free, and the centre is open six days a week. It’s a five-minute walk from Barton Transport Interchange and fully wheelchair accessible.

Follow The Ropewalk on Facebook and Instagram for exhibition updates, events, and seasonal workshops.

Opening hours

Open Tuesday–Saturday 10:00–17:00, Sunday 10:00–16:00

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Facilities

Accessible

Baby changing

Café

Historic building

Licensed bar

Parking

Restrooms

Shop/gift shop

Special events

Events at The Ropewalk...