Ruddington Framework Knitters' Museum

Watch the knitting demonstrations and discover the process of making delicate lace shawls as well as sturdy socks.

See for yourself the Victorian cottages and traditional workshops.

Enjoy the sight, sound and smell of working machinery.

Find out all about griswolds, trick bars, jacks, sinkers and slurcocks.

Ruddington Framework Knitters' Museum has been preserved as the best surviving example of Victorian knitting workshops and cottages. Grouped around a graden courtyard, the wash house, pump, privies and pigsty complete the picture.

You will find staff always on hand to answer questions and help make your visit as enjoyable as possible.

• Demonstrations every day
• Working machinery
• Special events and activities throughout the year
• see Queen Victoria's stocking
• Introductory video
• Shop with wide range of gifts, including traditional items made in the museum's own workshops
• Group visits welcome