Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Ropery
In or near Barrow upon Humber.
The Ropery — a museum in Yorkshire & the Humber, United Kingdom.
Paul Harrop — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Barton-on-Humber · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Ropery is a museum located in Yorkshire & the Humber, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
The Ropewalk Museum honors the history of Hall's Barton Ropery, a rope-making factory established in the early 19th century. It features a collection of artifacts, literature, and photographs that showcase the factory's impact on the local community and its contributions during the World Wars.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Humber Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Humber Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Ropery is a museum located in Yorkshire, postcode DN18. It focuses on the history of rope-making and its significance in maritime activities. The site provides insights into traditional craftsmanship and the industrial heritage of the area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.6918, -0.4430
- District
- North Lincolnshire
- Parish
- Barton
- Postcode
- DN18 5JT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brigg and Immingham
- Phone
- +44 1652 660380
- Nearest railway station
- Barton-on-Humber — 0.3 km
- Opening
- 10am - 5pm Tuesday to Saturday; 10am - 4pm Sunday
- Official site
- www.the-ropewalk.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/3247462435 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Ropery?
- The Ropery is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DN18 5JT), in the parish of Barton.
- What is The Ropery?
- The Ropery — a museum in Yorkshire & the Humber, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Ropery?
- The nearest railway station is Barton-on-Humber, about 0.3 km away. The nearest town is Barrow upon Humber. Drivers can use postcode DN18 5JT.
- Is The Ropery a protected site?
- Yes — The Ropery is part of the Humber Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Humber Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is The Ropery free to visit?
- Yes, The Ropery is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Ropery?
- The nearest railway station is Barton-on-Humber, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN18 5JT.