Places to visit

Located in the Waterside area of Barton upon Humber this grade II listed 400 metre long building was once the centre of this region’s rope making industry. The factory closed in 1989 and ended a 200-year association with rope making which is documented in the heritage display within the building.

The single story pantile roofed building was given a new lease of life in 2000 and reopened as a centre for the arts. Visitors can now see work by over 200 artists and craft makers in four galleries together with a garden gallery. There is also a programme of art workshops for adults and children together with regular classes in drawing, printmaking and creative writing. The Ropery Coffee Shop serves morning coffee and afternoon tea as well as delicious freshly made light lunches. The centre also has 12 artists’ studios (which are open to the public the last 2 weekends in September every year) and houses 15 creative industries. Ropery Hall, a recent addition, has a regular programme of film, theatre, music, comedy and lectures.