Framework Knitters Museum

Chapel Street
Ruddington
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG11 6HE

Tel: +44 (0)1159 846 914
Web: http://www.rfkm.org


The museum is located in unique restored 19th Century workshops, cottages and frameshops containing the collection of handframes which can be seen working daily. There is also a working collection of circular sock machines , on which you can try out your knitting skills. Experience the sight and sound of working machinery and gain a fascinating insight into the life and labour of a 19th Century framework knitting community.

  • Come & explore the cottages with their communal pump, wash-houses, privy and pigsty
  • See the historic knitting frames in use
  • Watch the video presentation
  • Visit the Primitive Methodist Chapel where the knitters worshipped
  • Browse in the shop
  • Training facilities on Griswold sock machines
  • Pre booked groups all year, any day
  • Special previsit arranged for teachers of school groups
  • Pre booked refreshments available
  • Partial disabled facilities available

     

    Opening Times
    (2006 times)
    Easter to December, Wednesday to Saturday & Bank Holiday Mondays 11.00am - 4.30pm, last ticket sale 4.00pm. Easter to September Sunday 1.30 - 4.30pm.

    Admission Charges
    (2006 prices)
    Adults £2.50; Children/Senior Citizens £1.50; Family Ticket £6.00; Helpers of disabled visitors Free.
    Group bookings are accepted for day or evening visits all year. Special arrangements for schools.

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