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 Art Market. December 6 & 7. 10am - 4pm
Chasing the Kerala Chakara
Susan Beaulah
Chasing the Kerala Chakara
Sat, September 13, 2025 - Sun, November 16, 2025
Jillian Riley
Winter Ceramics
Nov 4, 2025 - Nov 30, 2025
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David Alcock, Rob Hall, Anthony Housman, Geoff Keen, Coco Morris, Tim Needham, Julian Scott, Gwennan Thomas
Abstract Encounters
Sep 13, 2025 - Nov 30, 2025
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Dates for Your Diary - Christmas

Posted on November 06, 2025

Just in case you were wondering…The Ropewalk will be open every day over Christmas except:Thursday 2...

Anthony Housman

Meet the Artists - Abstract Encounters

Posted on October 28, 2025

Those of you who have been enjoying the current exhibition in the Artspace, Abstract Encounters, wil...

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Christmas Has Arrived in the Hallmark Room!

Posted on October 23, 2025

Claire has been working her magic on the Hallmark Room, and it is now stocked with a variety of stun...

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Nominate The Ropewalk to Win £1,000!

Posted on October 09, 2025

Please vote for The Ropewalk to be in with a chance of winning £1,000 in the Benefact Group’s Moveme...

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?

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Heritage Publications Helen Hayton - The morleys of barton

£6.00
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Heritage Publications Nick Triplow - Family ties

£5.00
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Craft Gallery Muffat Prague - Minimal bird form

£16.00
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Ceramics Josie Walter - Small bowl

£24.00
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Jewellery Norman Eames - Necklace (green)

£39.00
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Heritage Gifts Keith Woodcock - Barton tea towel (the old mill)

£7.00
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Ceramics Carolyn Noble - Small vase

£28.00
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Heritage Publications Nigel Land - Elswick-hopper of barton on humber

£18.00
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Ceramics Michelle Freemantle - Oil pourer

£44.00
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Ceramics David Wright - Banded cone stoppered tripod vessel

£65.00
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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.

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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.

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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.