Ryedale Folk Museum

To promote the launch of the new Heritage Cycle Routes in August, we are putting on a free event including: Organised Cycle Route FREE Museum Entry for participants on the day & a FREE Lunch! Image copyright Mike Kipling NYMNP The route: The route taken on the day starts at Hutton-Le-Hole, goes to Gillamoor, then Fadmoor, then back around to Hutton-Le-Hole, which is just under 8 and a half miles. A longer route is available for those who want to be challenged! It is suitable for most ages and abilities, with young children probably struggling to cycle the hills, but walking these is always an option! The Heritage: The route covers some interesting points, which you can learn all about on your way, including: the wonderful folk tale of Sarkless Kitty, and the very point she is said to have haunted, Gillamoor Church and the works of Joseph Foord. Timings: Registration and set off from the Museum - Between 10am and 1pm. Free lunch and refreshments at Fadmoor Village Hall - Open betwee...

We have had two new arrivals this week in the form of two 6 week old Kunekune piglets. Named Maud and Ethel by the  staff the pigs have already settled into their new home, being very chatty with the visitors and are becoming quite the attraction. The Kunekune pig, originally kept by Maoris in New Zealand, are friendly hairy pigs, these two being tri-colour, black, white and a spot of ginger! They are the smallest domesticated breed of pig in the world, and a firm favourite among pet pig owners, due to their placid friendly nature and love of human company.  We have had many different breeds over the years but the Kunekune pigs, have more character and intelligence than any of them!

Here at the museum we are very lucky to receive some very lovely letters from our visitors. Now and again we get the chance to upload a little sample so others can enjoy them too! To see some from a recent visit from a primary school in Whitby go to: http://www.ryedalefolkmuseum.co.uk/our-communities/?album=2&gallery=23

'Wonders of Wood' Sat 22 – Sun 23 June  Ryedale Museum and Ryedale Book festival join forces The Ryedale Folk Museum is holding its wonderful ‘wonders of wood’ event for a second year. This year it is a little different with The Ryedale Book Festival holding activities alongside the traditional wooden craft demonstrators. A fantastic opportunity to celebrate all the uses of wood. Wooden Craft Demonstrators Chair Caning Christine Addley has been caning and rushing for many years, too many to recall. She runs classes and workshops as well as demonstrating all over Yorkshire, including our wonders of wood event. Christine can be found on the Brigantia website: www.brigantia.co.uk Clog Making We will also see Clog maker Mike Cahill, demonstrating his interesting craft near the museums own old cobblers workshop. Bush Crafts Mark Barker will be demonstrating how to light fires using sparks and birch bark and making wooden 'flowers' by shaving wood.Mark has substantial experi...

We are becoming more nostalgic about the things we have in our homes and how they are made. Retro and make do and mend are very popular, therefore Jacqui and Jo who have many years experience teaching crafts using traditional methods and tools are providing an opportunity for you to learn new skills and to create your own piece of history. Workshops are from 10.00am – 4.00pm, all instructions and materials are provided throughout the day.Come along to enjoy a much deserved day out, relax and socialise while learning new skills and producing a beautiful item to take home, For course details visit :- www.ryedalefolkmuseum.co.uk www.eviemousecreations.co.uk www.temptingtextiles.co.uk dates 8 th july -  cottage garden embroidery    sunday -14 th july –hands on crafts fun  day 24 th july - cushions all shapes and sizes  7 th August - hooked and prodded day – make a rug/landscape or flowers 4 th september – wool on wool applique 18 th september – goldwork 2...

Here are a few photos from yesterday at the museum. What a gorgeous day it was, I was busy in the machinery shed with the potato riddles whilst John Nicoll was busy cutting the grass in the model village. I took a few shots of the scale model in the Manor House of the Vale of Pickering. This was made by museum volunteer John Paul , well done John. Jonathan S

We had another successful World War II weekend, with loads of re-enactors and displays onsite. Here are just a few images from the weekend. Our next war re-enactment event is 'Europe at War' on  Saturday the 7th September and Sunday the 8th September.