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16
Jul 2020
Ripon heritage attractions reopen to the public
Two of Ripon's key tourist and heritage attractions have reopened their doors to the public and a third will re-open next month.
The Workhouse Museum & Garden and Prison & Police Museum, reopened yesterday (Wednesday) and the Courthouse Museum is expected to be open again from August 1.
Helen Thornton, director of Ripon Museum Trust, said:
She added:
The museums will open six days a week, closing on Mondays for a deep clean, as part of a package of measures designed to ensure the safety of visitors, volunteers and staff.
Numbers of people allowed in at any one time are being limited. Visitors must have pre-booked and paid for their tickets and should present their email ticket on a mobile phone or a printed copy at museum receptions.
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Ripon Museum Trust is also introducing additional cleaning and hygiene measures on its three sites, with social distancing markers in place to help visitors keep a safe distance apart.
Anybody displaying symptoms of coronavirus is asked not to visit.
The measures have been taken following government guidance and following Public Health England recommendations. The trust has received accreditation from Visit England, which recognises that government and industry Covid-19 guidelines are being followed, ensuring processes are in place to maintain cleanliness and aid social distancing.
Visitors to the Workhouse Museum will be able to purchase refreshments and can bring a picnic to eat in the museum's grounds.
Ripon Museum Trust previously received £40,100 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to safeguard its heritage buildings and provide much-needed support for essential costs during the coronavirus crisis.
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