Ripon is perfectly placed for easy access to a wealth of attractions and experiences so we can guarantee there’s something to delight everyone!
This city’s rich cultural 1300 year history is a natural draw for many visitors keen to experience the serenity and beauty of Ripon Cathedral – its tiny chapel is the oldest surviving Anglo-Saxon crypt in England – and its surrounding narrow atmospheric streets.
Three Graces Spa
Three Graces Spa and ELITE Luxury Gym and Executive Wellness at Grantley Hall offer an award-winning combination of spa...
Ripon Cathedral
Ripon Cathedral is a medieval marvel boasting a fascinating history all the way back to the 7th century. Serving...
Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden
Surrounded by beautiful North Yorkshire countryside, this World Heritage Site has a lot to offer for a thoroughly enjoyable...
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This city’s rich cultural 1300 year history is a natural draw for many visitors keen to experience the serenity and beauty of Ripon Cathedral – its tiny chapel is the oldest surviving Anglo-Saxon crypt in England – and its surrounding narrow atmospheric streets.
The beautifully preserved and restored Yorkshire Law and Order Museums offer a unique insight into the workings of the Victorian court, prison and workhouse system – allowing a hands-on and sobering experience of what life was like for the many families unlucky enough to be touched by it.
For those who like a flutter – or just to experience the thrill of magnificent thoroughbreds competing to outpace each other – Ripon Racecourse (often known as the Garden Racecourse) is hugely popular with committed race-goers and occasional visitors alike.
Your day out in Ripon
Ripon Prison & Police Museum
Have you ever wondered what punishment was like in Victorian times? Discover the history of policing in Yorkshire...
Ripon Workhouse & Garden Museum
Walk in the footsteps of the Victorian poor and explore the Workhouse Museum learning about the history of Victorian...
The Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park
Set in the beautiful countryside between Masham and Ripon in North Yorkshire, the award-winning Himalayan Garden and Sculpture Park...
Newby Hall & Gardens
Designed by Sir Christopher Wren in 1690, with some of Britain’s finest Robert Adam interiors, Newby Hall is home...
Ripon Courthouse Museum
Step back in time to the 1800s and discover what happened in the courtroom at the Courthouse Museum. Feel...
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If you fancy a spot of retail therapy – the city offers a delightful range of independent shops a million miles away from the typical high street!
Perfect for browsing for an unusual gift for that special someone – and don’t forget that Lightwater Valley Shopping Village has an unparalleled range of fashion, soft furnishings, home décor, toys, cards, crafts, cookware and foodie treats.
Ripon boasts its own World Heritage Site in Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal – a truly magnificent National Trust site comprising a 12thcentury Cistercian abbey within the extraordinary Georgian Water Garden of Studley Royal and Deer Park – be as stunned by the drama and surprises of the landscape as the first visitors were by John Aislabie’s meticulous 18th century design.
Get the most from your visit to Ripon
Ripon Racecourse
Markenfield Hall
Ripon Spa Gardens
Ripon & Fountains Abbey Walk
Ripon Walled Garden
Ripon Rowel Walk
Ripon City Wetlands Nature...
Lightwater Valley Family...
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The landed gentry loved the beauty of North Yorkshire and many chose to build homes here, commissioning the finest designers and craftspeople of their day – visit Newby Hall and Gardens and Beningbrough Hall to experience the grandeur and beauty of how the other half lived!
And for those keen to get out and blow away the cobwebs – there is no shortage of stunning walks – from a gentle stroll to something altogether more challenging – pull on your boots and get inspired!
And after all this activity has worked up an appetite for lunch or dinner, we have plenty to tempt your taste buds, whether you fancy afternoon tea with light as air scones in a cosy tearoom or a hearty feast in one of our many wonderful pubs or restaurants.
There are so many great things to do in Ripon we know you will wish you were staying longer.
Events in Ripon
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Tractorfest at Newby Hall
Canoeing Trip from Ripon to...
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Blogs in Ripon
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Offers in Ripon
25% off Ripon Museum Entry...
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