Rain didn’t stop play here in Ripon today. The market place was buzzing, Kirkgate festivities kept people out and about, and the live music played on! There was something for everyone but the overwhelming feeling was of people making the most of the activities laid on and the hospitality that Ripon has to offer. It’sContinue reading
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Ripon Theatre Festival Tuesday 2nd – Sunday 7th July.
Delightful, quirky, fun, dramatic, moving, daring, colourful – these are just some of the words used at the launch at Ripon Arts Hub on Thursday evening to describe the performances booked to take part in this year’s Theatre Festival. Comedy cook George Egg entertained those attending the launch with a hilarious evening of banter, entertainingContinue reading “Ripon Theatre Festival Tuesday 2nd – Sunday 7th July.”
Horse Racing at Ripon Racecourse
Horse racing at Ripon starts again on Thursday April 18th with gates opening at midday. If you fancy a short break with a trip to the races, we currently have 2-night stays available at our 3 properties in Ripon for Thursday 18th and Friday 19th. Buses run regularly from the city centre to theContinue reading “Horse Racing at Ripon Racecourse”
‘French Impressions’ – La Mer by Debussy 20th April 2024 7:30 – 9:30pm
Ripon Cathedral is a warm and inviting venue to hold any kind of acoustic event and is highly recommended as a point of interest on your visit to the city.
Himalayan Gardens and Sculpture Park
If you visit the gardens in April and May, prepare to see an array of blooming rhododendrons, azaleas and magnolias. The various colours are a sight to behold. It is one of the prettiest times to spend time there. There are numerous striking sculptures, as well as a Pagoda from Bali, a Norse hut, an arboretumContinue reading “Himalayan Gardens and Sculpture Park”
Easter Holiday Activities
Reasons to bring the kids to Ripon and stay during the Easter School Holidays
Ripon Theatre Festival
If you are planning a visit to Ripon between 2nd – 7th July, this would be a great time to see some of the many theatrical appearances in local venues, and outdoors too. Ripon will be hosting street entertainment, open-air theatre, family shows, storytelling, dance and comedy. Subscribe via the link to keep up toContinue reading “Ripon Theatre Festival”
Walks In And Around Ripon
Ripon has plenty of walks on firm ground as well as out in the countryside. To see Ripon City Centre and its charms on foot then we recommend following the routes on Visit Ripon website. https://visitripon.co.uk/visitor-info/walking-routes/ There are also some good walks of varying lengths on the Alltrails site taking in some of the mostContinue reading “Walks In And Around Ripon”
New Year’s Eve in Ripon
Steel band Jamsalana, a group of musicians from the Caribbean and Sierra Leone, will be playing from 9:45pm in the market place on New Year’s Eve. The Watchnight service at Ripon Cathedral is held at 11pm after which there will be the torchlight procession from the Cathedral to the market square. As always, Ripon willContinue reading “New Year’s Eve in Ripon”
Boxing Day Pilgrimage to Fountains Abbey
Every year Ripon Cathedral holds a short sung eucharist from 9:30am until 10:15am, followed by a lively, sociable gathering outside that takes part in a 4 mile walk across a flat route to Fountains Abbey where there is a carol service in the abbey cellarium. This year, the weather was bright and the skies wereContinue reading “Boxing Day Pilgrimage to Fountains Abbey”